The Bear Trail (1.7km)
We cannot promise you will see actual bears in town, but it has been
known to happen.
The trail
and the town theme were inspired by the fact that this region has a high
density of black bears. A bronze statue of Duke, one of the largest recorded
black bears in Manitoba, is located, courtesy of a community benefactor, in the
Rossburn Memory Park just opposite the start point.
Take your
children along and get them to see how many bears they can spot on the signs
along the way!
The route
does take you past the Lions Manor, but sorry, no tigers, although you may
encounter some other striped creatures along the way.
If you’re
not in a hurry, see how many species of animals/birds you can spot.
Route Guide:
- STARTat the junction of Main Street and Victoria Avenue E, outside the Co-op store.
- Head
east along Victoria Avenue to the junction of Veterans Drive (0.15km)
- Turn
left along Veterans Drive, past the skating rink, to Manor Drive (0.44km)
- Continue
north along Manor Drive to the junction with Main Street (1.00km)
- Turn
south on Main Street and return to the starting point (1.70km)
The Memory Trail (1.78km)
Follow the Memory Trail and learn some of the history of the people of
Rossburn.
Starting at the War Memorial, you will see a tribute to the founder of our town,
Richard
Rose Ross, on the other side of Victoria Avenue. The memorial itself contains
the names of those who gave their lives in the two World Wars, so that we may
live as we do today.
Next you
will come to a segment of the Rossburn Subdivision Trail which follows the old
railway line, without which there would have been no town. Sadly, the railway
is gone, but the line is now part of the Trans Canada Trail that extends across
the country from one coast to the other, if you are feeling energetic that is!
You will
then reach old Lions Park, which has been dedicated as the George Phelps Flag
Park. If you have your children with you, can they name all the flags on the
masts? Can you?
After a
while you will come to the Rossburn and District Health Centre and Care Home
with its memory gardens and memory tree sited there. Take a moment to look at
the plants and maybe stop for a chat with one of the residents in the garden.
Back on
Victoria Avenue you will pass the Ukrainian Catholic Church, a reminder of the
multicultural nature of the community.
End your
journey at the beautiful Memory Gardens and the Magnificent Arch, with the
names of loved ones from near and far engraved upon it. Enjoy the peaceful
waterfall in the summer and the array of colours of flowers lovingly planted
and maintained by the Petal Pushers while you look on at the regal birdhouse
and local birds.
Route Guide:
- START at the War
Memorial at the junction of Main Street and Victoria Avenue W.
- Go west to the junction with the
Trans Canada Trail.
- Turn left onto the Trans Canada Trail
and follow it to Provincial Road 264 (0.31km)
- Cross the highway and turn left along
Provincial Road 264 to Parkview Drive (0.49km)
- Turn right onto Parkview Drive and
continue to Victoria Avenue E (1.22km)
- Turn left along Victoria Avenue back
to the War Memorial (1.78km)
The
Activity Trail (2.55km)
The Activity Trail starts at the Town Hall, by the Founder Stone. The Town Hall or Community Hall is the site of many activities for all ages, both winter and summer, and is used for walking groups in the harsh winter months when the trails may not be accessible.
From here
you will go along Main Street to Manitoba Avenue, the site of the Rossburn
Fitness Centre. Here you can use our well-equipped exercise area. Call the
Municipal Office at 204-859-2779 for membership details.
A quick
trip across Centennial Road takes you to the metal bridge in Queen Elizabeth II
Diamond Jubilee Park and onto the Rossburn Subdivision Trail. Here you’ll find
outdoor fitness equipment you can use free of charge.
Following
the trail north, you will go through to the Agri Rec Centre, where activities
from curling to concerts take place, as well as horse riding events, and soccer.
Continuing
brings you to the basketball court and the Rossburn Collegiate High School.
Finished with your plastic water bottle? Drop it off at the Recycling Centre,
or better still refill it at home.
Back on
Main Street you will pass near the Ukrainian National Home, another venue for
activities. Continue until you are back at the Community Hall, but don’t forget
to see what’s happening in our area at the notice board.
Route Guide:
- START at the Town
Hall by the Founder Stone.
- Go north along Main Street to
Manitoba Avenue and turn left (0.15km)
- Cross Centennial Avenue and the
bridge in Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Park to the Trans Canada Trail
(0.36km)
- Follow the Trans Canada Trail north
past Crocus Avenue to the Agri Rec Centre (1.0km)
- Proceed past the old racetrack and
high school to Main Street (1.64)
- Turn south on Main Street and return
to the Town Hall (2.55km)
Centennial Trail (4.3km)
The Centennial Trail is quite simply an amalgamation of the other three trails, using the outermost part of each. As such it is the only one that does not start on the crossroads. Walk along any of the marked trails and you will also see the Centennial Trail signs. If you come to a junction with another trail, you can simply follow the other signs instead.
Route Guide:
- START at the Town
Hall by the Founder Stone.
- Centennial Trail is an amalgamation
of the other three trails, using the outermost part of each. The trail
intersects with the other trails at:
o
Victoria Avenue West/Trans Canada
Trail- Links to Memory and Activity Trails
o
Main Street at junction of Manor
Drive (High School End)- Links to Activity and Bear Trails
o Veterans Drive with Victoria Avenue East- Links to Bear and Memory Trails
View the brochure as a PDF Here.
