TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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Tommy the Turtle is the pride and joy of Boissevain. Standing over 28 feet tall, Tommy the Turtle was completed in 1974 and has been a symbol of the community ever since.
With an American flag in one hand and a Canadian flag in the other, Tommy represents Boissevain’s proximity to the United States border. Tommy Turtle is a great photo opportunity for all!
Photo: Krazytea, CC BY-SA 4.0
The International Peace Gardens is the perfect place to spend a day in Boissevain. Located on the border of the United States and Canada, the International Peace Gardens symbolizes unity between the two nations.
The Peace Gardens feature a beautiful garden, interpretive centre, hiking trails, and areas for a picnic. The International Peace Gardens are a beautiful spot to visit!
Photo: facebook.com/InternationalPeaceGarden
Busy B Drive In is one of Boissevain’s most cherished restaurants. Serving up Canadian classics such as poutine, burgers, and chicken, Busy B Drive In is the perfect spot to stop for a bite!
Busy B Drive In’s friendly staff will be sure to put a smile on your face! Busy B is only open in the summer so make sure you get there while it is open.
Photo: facebook.com/busybdrivein
An ever-changing and evolving area, Boissevain’s outdoor art gallery is an incredible place to get some fresh air. Featuring dozens of murals, the Boissevain Outdoor Art Gallery honours Boissevain’s past through large works of outdoor art.
The Outdoor Art Gallery is the perfect spot to spend a day taking photos.
Photo: bmartscouncil.ca/murals-public-art/
Turtle Mountain Provincial Park is just a short drive from Boissevain. The park is home to an abundance of both winter and summer activities. Ski the groomed trails of Turtle Mountain Provincial Park or book a camping trip in some of its pristine campgrounds.
Located in Manitoba’s rolling hills, the park features some of the best trout fishing Manitoba has to offer, hiking and biking trails, and features more than 200 lakes!
Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Visit the Irvin Goodon International Wildlife Museum to see dozens of taxidermied animals in their natural habitat. The staff at Irvin Goodon International Wildlife Museum would be happy to show you around their incredible museum.
Photo: facebook.com/boissevainwildlifemuseum
The musician Rick Nuefeld, country music singer, songwriter and guitarist, grew up in Boissevain before moving on to have his own show The Songsingers on CBC and releasing three albums in the 1970s.
Furthermore, Nuefeld has written songs for The Bells and has written with The Guess Who.
One of two Provincial Parks surrounding Boissevain, William Lake Provincial Park is just a short drive from Boissevain and Turtle Mountain Provincial Park. William Lake Provincial Park features a campground with electric and non-electric sites, as well as an abundance of well-maintained trails.
William Lake is home to some of the best rainbow trout fishing in the province.
Photo: travelmanitoba.com
If you are in the mood for some golf, Boissevain Golf Club is a spectacular 9-hole course located just minutes from downtown Boissevain. Boissevain Golf Club features an array of water features and three tee boxes allowing you to tailor the course to your game.
Stop by the Boissevain Golf Club Pro Shop to buy some gear or book your tee time!
Photo: facebook.com/GolfBoissevain
St. Paul’s is a small church neatly tucked away in Boissevain. The Church is made mostly out of brick and was built in 1893.
The church’s exterior is quite interesting and incorporates red and black into its spire. Its walls are white which enables it to spread natural light effectively. Wood is also incorporated into the interior and makes up the roof as well as the nave.
Photos: https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/image-image.aspx?id=3489#i3
