Portage la Prairie Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Portage la Prairie

The name is derived from the French wordportage, which means to carry a canoe overland between waterways. In this case the "portage" was between the Assiniboine River and Lake Manitoba, overla prairie. The city became a major transportation centre due to its proximity to the river, and later, the location of the main lines of the country's national railways passing through the community. Portage la Prairie has the most sunny days during the warm months in Canada. Portage has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold, dry winters.

Top Attractions in Portage la Prairie

Explore the best things to see and do in Portage la Prairie:

• ★Community Walkway
• ★Fort la Reine Museum
• ★Heritage Square
• ★Manitoba Hydro Power Smart Island of Lights
• ★Other heritage buildings
• ★Pick strawberries and Saskatoon berries
• ★Portage la Prairie's City Hall
• ★Portage Potato Festival

Where to Eat in Portage la Prairie

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Lita's Station
• 🍴Om's Indian Cuisine
• 🍴Over The Coals

Where to Stay in Portage la Prairie

• 🏨Canad Inns Portage la Prairie
• 🏨Hi-way Motel

Portage la Prairie Travel Guide Sections

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