Minnedosa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Manitoba, Canada
About Minnedosa
Minnedosa is in the southwestern part Manitoba,50km (31mi)north of Brandon on the Little Saskatchewan River. The town's name means "flowing water" in the Dakota language. In 1907 a dam was approved in December and was built on the Little Saskatchewan River near the town. After several delays, completed in 1912 and creating Minnedosa Lake. Today it is a popular recreation site, for both boating and swimming. The lake is considered one of the best sites for competitive rowing in Canada and was the venue for the 1999 Pan American Games rowing events. Winters are extremely cold with a January mean of below −17 °C (1 °F). In the relatively short summers, Minnedosa experiences warm and sometimes hot temperatures due to warmer continental air masses. It is prone to cold nights year-round, with ev
Top Attractions in Minnedosa
Explore the best things to see and do in Minnedosa:
- ★Flag Walk
- ★Ishii Japanese Garden
- ★Minnedosa Bison Park
- ★Minnedosa District Museum and Heritage Village
- ★Minnedosa Fish Ladder
- ★Minnedosa Golf & Country Club
- ★Minnedosa Lake & Beach
- ★Stone House Tour
Where to Stay in Minnedosa
- 🏨Fairmount Bed and Breakfast
- 🏨Gateway Motel
- 🏨Minnedosa Campground
- 🏨The Gulls Rest Bed and Breakfast
- 🏨Valley Motor Lodge
Minnedosa Travel Guide Sections
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