Close your eyes and hear the thunder of the buffalo hooves across this vast prairie; the pounding hooves of a fleeing white horse carrying young lovers from a midnight rendezvous; the creaking of the giant wheels of the Red River ox carts as families move west seeking new beginnings. These are a few of the "Echoes and Legends" of Manitoba's Central Plains. Built on a wealth of history, the Central Plains region is rich in diversity. Build your own "Echoes and Legends" as you visit our communities.
The former Portage Land Titles Building, constructed in 1889, and is a fine example of this building type. The original design was ultimately considered too plain in its façade design, and was refronted in 1906. Although modest in size the building has Neo-Classical distinction with a pedimented entrance, a deep cornice...
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Located along the banks of the Assiniboine River, Riverview Park displays historical plaques and its pathway offers a beautiful setting for walks.
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