The Rossburn Subdivision trail runs 172 km / 107 miles long, from Russell to Neepawa via Angusville, Rossburn, Oakburn, Elphinstone, Erickson, Clanwilliam and Bethany.  This section follows the abandoned rail line from Russell to Neepawa, passing through Silverton, Angusville, Birdtail, Waywayseecappo, Rossburn, Vista, Oakburn, Menzie, Elphinstone, Sandy Lake, Rackham, Erickson, Clanwilliam, and Bethany.

There are several hot spots for bird watching, as well as wild life viewing areas.  For example, beautiful Beaufort Lake, just west of the Town of Sandy Lake is a great place to watch for wildlife, especially birds.  You can see great horned owls, great blue heron, cormorants and gulls, to name a few. 

There are many stunning viewpoints to enjoy.  Moving west to east, the first such viewpoint is located between Angusville and Rossburn, followed by the one at Dancing Bird Lake, then just past Erickson and finally the Windy Viewpoint that is located where the Desjarlais Trail intersects with the Trans Canada Trail. 

The Rossburn Subdivision trail offers unlimited opportunities for nature lovers, artists, historians, photographers, cyclists and explorers. Our trails are as varied as the multicultural makeup of our region.

This section of the trial is suitable for hiking, biking, snowmobiling, horseback riding, cross country skiing, and horse drawn wagons adventures. 

Explore the Rossburn Subdivision Trail

About the RSTA

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Adventures / Events

Experience a new adventure on the Rossburn Subdivision trail!

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.

All of these Trail Adventures are guaranteed to give you a new appreciation of magnificent trails network of trails and pathways in our region.

Experience a new adventure on the Rossburn trail!

Rossburn Maps

Location of the Rossburn trail in Manitoba
Overview of the Rossburn trail
Download a map of the Rossburn trail

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Links

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.

Town of Rossburn
Town of Russell

RM of Harrison

Town of Erikson

Town of Neepawa
Parkland Region
Westman Region
Parkland Tourism
Asessippi Parkland Tourism

Accommodation / Amenities

Russell

Accommodations:
• Assessippi Inn
• Azee Sunset Lodge
• Boulton Manor
• Russell Inn
• Sanderson’s Hill Bed & Breakfast
• Jolly Lodger Motel

• The Hub Hotel, Russel

Camping:
• Russell Peace Park

Angusville/RM of Silver Creek:

Accommodations:
• Silver Creek B&B (Anne Main), RM of Silver Creek
• Big Grass Cabins, RM of Silver Creek

Camping:
• Angusville Canpground (unserviced)

• Silver Beach Campground

Waywayseecappo First Nation

Accommodations:
• Waywayseecappo Inn

Camping:
• Behind the Inn

Rossburn

Accommodations:

• Ketelsen Ranch Ltd, Box 24, Rossburn, R0J 1V0

• Rossburn Hotel
• Maple Grove B&B
• Country Comfort B&B
• Arrow Lake Lodge

Camping:
• Rossman Lake Resort

• RossBurn Lions RV Park
• Patterson Lake Campground
• Arrow Lake Campground

Vista

Accommodations:
• Arrow Lake Ranch Cabins & Lodge

Oakburn

Accommodations:
• Rolling Hills Guest Ranch

Elphinstone

Accommodations:
• Valleyview Hotel

Camping:
• Lion’s Campground

Sandy Lake

Accommodations:
• Sandy Lake Hotel, restaurant, bar

Camping:
• Sandy Lake Lions Campground

Erickson

Accommodations:
• The Nordic Inn

Camping:
• Erickson Campground

Neepawa

Accommodations:
• Bay Hill Inn & Suites
• Westway Inn Motel
• Neepawa Motel
• Highland Glen B&B

Camping:
• Neepawa Lions Riverbend Park

Trail Stewards    

Local community groups become ‘stewards’ or ‘caretakers’ of sections of trail and parks in their neighbourhoods. These stewardship groups are the lifeblood of the Trans Canada Trail System. They work in partnership with the municipalities to oversee trail and habitat development, maintenance and educational opportunities.

Contact Us    

Rossburn Subdivision Trail Association

By writing to:  RSTA, Box 268, Rossburn, MB, R0J 1V0

By phone to:   Chair Chris Radford, Russell - (204) 773-3002

                        Vice-Chair Doreen Stapleton, Sandy Lake - (204) 585-5310

                        Secretary/Treasurer Ilse Ketelsen, Rossburn- (204) 859-2497
By faxing to:    RSTA - (204) 859-3235
By email to:      ke_ranch@hotmail.com