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parks & green space
Vermillion Park & Walking Trail
One of the most visible wetland environments
and a great place to view
ducks and turtles is Vermillion Park.
With an oxbow known locally as the
“Dead River”, this wetland habitat
offers tremendous opportunity to
view waterfowl and wildlife.
Outdoor enthusiasts can also explore
the Vermillion River Walking Trail
throughout the four seasons. Walking,
running and cycling during the
summer months transforms into
cross-country skiing, snowshoeing
and ice-skating in the winter. The
trail is lit to allow for evening walks
and groomed for cross-country skiing
during the winter months.
The 3-km trail amongst the unique
flora and fauna highlights the diversity
of interacting ecosystems and
different habitat areas. Local naturalist,
William Walley, identified The
Riverine Community, The Woodland
Clearing, The Oxbows, The Closed
Canopy Forest, and The Grassy Clearing
all within this beautiful city park.
Further trail developments are underway
and will honor the exploration
efforts of LaVerendrye and Peter
Fidler by extending the trail to the
Fort Dauphin Museum.
The park also has many other amenities
for the daily and over-night
visitor, including a camp host who is
present at Vermillion Park 24 hours
day in the summer months, a full service
campground (11 sites plus many
unserviced sites), a playground,
supervised wading pool for the kids,
and picnic sites. (map P17)
For camping information call
204-622-3109 or 204-622-3125
www.dauphinrec.com
N51°12’52.7” W100°03’15.5”
14U 0426362 UTM 5667422
Berry Patch
The Berry Patch was initiated as a
Bushel of Berries Demonstration
Site to showcase the many different
varieties of berry trees that can be
grown in local areas. Situated on the
west side of the CNR Station, this
English style garden features a variety
of berries, fruit trees and perennials
making it one of Dauphin’s hidden
treasures. (map P1)
Gartmore Park
One of Dauphin’s original parks,
Gartmore Park carries historical
significance to the community. Gartmore
Park is a meeting place for family
gatherings, meetings and picnics.
Through a Manitoba Hometown
Grant, Dauphin was able to restore
this park to its former glory, making
Gartmore Park a beautiful place to
stroll through or sit and enjoy a cup
of coffee. (map P8)
Meadowlark Park
Meadowlark Park is the second largest
urban park in the community.
You can purchase a daily or seasonal
pass from the Parkland Recreation
Complex at 622-3109 to play a
game of tennis on one of the four
tennis courts, or bring a volleyball
and some friends to enjoy a game
of beach volleyball on one of the
two courts. You can also enjoy a few
hours of quiet time in this well treed
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park relaxing on the grass or taking
a leisurely stroll along the walking
trail that makes its way through the
park. (map P9)
Playgrounds
Dauphin has many playgrounds for
the kids as identified on the City of
Dauphin map, included in this guide.
Hidden Valley Sanctuary
This wildlife sanctuary was donated
to the Manitoba Wildlife Federation
by the late Gordon Mitchell. Once
a trapper, Gordon evolved into an
avid naturalist and photographer.
The sanctuary offers hiking, fishing,
snowshoeing and a picnic area
providing excellent opportunity for
viewing and listening to the sounds
of wildlife. (map R14)
N51°16’23.1” W100°01’01.1”
14U 0429060 UTM 5680686
Rainbow Beach & Lake Dauphin
Rainbow Beach Provincial Park is
a beautiful beach ridge on Lake
Dauphin. Ideal for quiet family gettogethers,
everyone will enjoy scenic
walks along the shore and kids will
keep busy on the playgrounds and
with swimming. Amenities include:
beach and picnic areas, a playground,
ball diamonds, horseshoe pits,
hiking trails, modern washrooms,
showers and campsites.
Other near-by beaches and recreational
areas on Lake Dauphin
include Sifton Beach, Stony Point
Beach, Dauphin Beach, and Ochre
Beach. (map R18)
Vermillion Park
Kinette Playground
Gartmore Park