Tall Grass
Prairie
The Tall Grass Prairie is one of the most fertile
lands in the world: it is also one of the flattest.
Once the bottom of an ancient glacial lake, silt
and sediment levelled any pre-existing relief. After
the last ice age the fertile land of the Tall Grass
Prairie became a vast sea of wildflowers and grasses.
Today the region is highly productive agricultural
land with remnants of Tall Grass species found along
the trail. The little relief found on the plain comes
from the Red River that flows north on the prairie’s
eastern edge. The Trail crosses the prairie along
the international border and the eastern side of
the Red River.
Whether you choose to spend an afternoon
exploring nature and getting some exercise, or a
cycling trip
following the Trans Canada Trail, this site will
serve to assist you in organizing your outing.
Emerson
• Length
of trail: 28 km
• Historic Fort Dufferin, River bottom forest,
Suspension Bridge, Historic Victorian architecture.
Access Points:
• Travel Manitoba Centre
• Fort Dufferin
• Centennial Park
• Golf Course (verification needed for East Access
Point)
Franklin
• Franklin/Roseau
River First Nation map - PDF
• Length of trail: 56 km
• Tall Grass Prairie, River bottom forest, Senkiw
Bridge
Access Points
• Franklin: Senkiw Bridge, North and South
• Greenridge mailbox
• Ridgeville Hall
Roseau River First Nation
• Length of trail: 3 km
• Three Fires Ceremonial Grounds, Tall Grass Prairie,
Access Point:
• Ceremonial Ground Roseau Rapids
Chaboillé Region
• RM of De Salaberry; Village
of St-Pierre-Jolys map - PDF
• Length of trail: 45 km
• St. Malo Provincial Park (includes Tall Grass
Prairie sites)
Access Points:
• RC Church Parking Lot, St-Malo and St-Malo Provincial
Park
St-Pierre-Jolys
• Length of trail: 2 km
• Carillon Park, St-Pierre-Jolys Museum
Access Point:
• St-Pierre-Jolys Museum Parking Lot
Otterburne
• Length of trail:
• Providence College; Pembina CPR Line
Access Point:
• Providence College Parking Lot
Niverville
• Length of trail: 8 km
• Hespeler Park
Access Points:
• Hespeler Park South End
• Hespeler Park Parking lot (middle)
• Niverville Heritage Centre
Ritchot
• Ritchot - St.
Adolphe map - PDF
• Length of trail: 49 km
• Mennonite Landing; Rue St. Paul
Access Points:
• Mennonite Landing
• St. Adolphe Main Street (by Ferry)
• Corner of Richardson and Schapansky Road
Organizations and partners are promoting the use
and development of recreational trails for the
benefit and enjoyment of all Manitobans and visitors
to our province.
The Following links will provide
you with additional information about the communities
along the Crow
Wing.
Town of Emerson: www.townofemerson.com
RM of Franklin: www.rmoffranklin.com
Roseau River First Nation: www.rrafn.com
RM of De Salaberry: www.rmdesalaberry.mb.ca
St-Malo and area: www.jadorestmalo.ca
St-Pierre-Jolys and area: www.stpierrejolys.com
Chaboillé CDC www.chaboille.mb.ca/cwta
Niverville: www.niverville.com
Ritchot: www. Ritchot.com
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