Explore Portage la Prairie Manitoba Canada
Portage la Prairie is a small city in the Central Plains Region of Manitoba, Canada. I had the pleasure of enjoying the last days of autumn exploring the unique attractions Portage la Prairie offers to travelers.
I stayed in the Ox + Bow Air...
I stayed in the Ox + Bow Air...
Portage la Prairie is a small city in the Central Plains Region of Manitoba, Canada. I had the pleasure of enjoying the last days of autumn exploring the unique attractions Portage la Prairie offers to travelers.
I stayed in the Ox + Bow Air BNB: https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/43431775?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=ea2a8b14-caf5-450f-b13b-0bedb6a70fca
There are several unique attractions to make note of:
1) Canada's Largest Great Grey Owl
2) World's Largest Coca Cola Can
3) Long Plain First Nation's Eagle Statue
4) The National Historic Site of the Indian Residential School
The community sits on the Assiniboine River and offers wonderful opportunities to go hiking, participate in water activities, and do some local shopping.
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I stayed in the Ox + Bow Air BNB: https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/43431775?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=ea2a8b14-caf5-450f-b13b-0bedb6a70fca
There are several unique attractions to make note of:
1) Canada's Largest Great Grey Owl
2) World's Largest Coca Cola Can
3) Long Plain First Nation's Eagle Statue
4) The National Historic Site of the Indian Residential School
The community sits on the Assiniboine River and offers wonderful opportunities to go hiking, participate in water activities, and do some local shopping.
The grey owl statue in Portage la Prairie was erected as a commemorative art piece to celebrate Manitoba's official bird. The statue sits on the residential property of 27 Pine Crescent. A collaborative effort of Jake Goertzen and Bryan Mitchell....
The grey owl statue in Portage la Prairie was erected as a commemorative art piece to celebrate Manitoba's official bird. The statue sits on the residential property of 27 Pine Crescent. A collaborative effort of Jake Goertzen and Bryan Mitchell. The friendly owl is 13 feet tall, weighs 2,140 pounds, and is made of an estimated 6,000 pieces of steel welded together.
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Memorial erected on the former site of the Indian Residential School on the Keeshkeemaquah Reserve. "Dedicated to all those impacted by the residential school system."
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5000 Crescent Rd W, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0X7, Canada
Air BNB hosts at Ox + Bow in Portage la Prairie provide a number of family-friendly amenities: music, games, and coloring activities. A lot of fun!
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The Eagle statue, created by Manitoba artist Jake Goertzen, was erected as a tribute to the survivors of the residential school system on the Long Plain First Nation's Keeshkeemaquah Reserve. The 12 foot tall eagle sits atop an 85 foot replica...
The Eagle statue, created by Manitoba artist Jake Goertzen, was erected as a tribute to the survivors of the residential school system on the Long Plain First Nation's Keeshkeemaquah Reserve. The 12 foot tall eagle sits atop an 85 foot replica tree along the Yellowquill Trail. The eagle signifies, "the beginning of new days as the sun rises on today's fresh start."
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The 85 foot tall structure in Portage la Prairie in Manitoba Canada has been identified as the world's largest Coca-Cola can. The tower was originally constructed as a water tower by Manitoba Iron Works Limited in Winnipeg in 1905. Locals do not...
The 85 foot tall structure in Portage la Prairie in Manitoba Canada has been identified as the world's largest Coca-Cola can. The tower was originally constructed as a water tower by Manitoba Iron Works Limited in Winnipeg in 1905. Locals do not seem to know why the choice to advertise Coca-Cola was made, there is some debate on if the design should be modified.
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Air BNB Hosts at Ox + Bow offer a large, lakefront backyard. This is a pet-friendly rental. Great for families with children.
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The former Portage la Prairie was designated as a national historic site in 2020.
"This is the oldest existing example in Manitoba of a system of boarding schools for Aboriginal children which was created across Canada between 1883-1960."
Built...
"This is the oldest existing example in Manitoba of a system of boarding schools for Aboriginal children which was created across Canada between 1883-1960."
Built...
The former Portage la Prairie was designated as a national historic site in 2020.
"This is the oldest existing example in Manitoba of a system of boarding schools for Aboriginal children which was created across Canada between 1883-1960."
Built in 1914, the former residential school is located on Keeshkeemaquah Reserve.
The school was closed in 1975 and since then, the building and its surrounding lands were transferred to Long Plain First Nation.
It has been renamed as the Rufus Prince Building, to honor a survivor of the school system who served in the Second World War and later became chief of Long Plain First Nation and vice-president of the Manitoba Indian Brotherhood.
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"This is the oldest existing example in Manitoba of a system of boarding schools for Aboriginal children which was created across Canada between 1883-1960."
Built in 1914, the former residential school is located on Keeshkeemaquah Reserve.
The school was closed in 1975 and since then, the building and its surrounding lands were transferred to Long Plain First Nation.
It has been renamed as the Rufus Prince Building, to honor a survivor of the school system who served in the Second World War and later became chief of Long Plain First Nation and vice-president of the Manitoba Indian Brotherhood.
Air BNB Hosts at Ox + Bow offer a stunning lakefront property, situated on the Assiniboine River. Amenities include: paddle boat, canoe, small sand beach, and dock.
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Some world's largest gallery. Lots of them in Portage la Prairie. Thank you for sharing. -
EH Canada Marketing Group I love a good 'world's largest' pit stop! What's your fav display you have seen around Canada? -
Jesseca Perry I really like the giant Maple Leaf in New Brunswick.
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Portage la Prairie looks like an interesting place to visit. Thanks for sharing your adventure. -
Janet Guthrie It definitely is interesting! I wish I had more time to explore, but I was just traveling through.
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Jesseca Perry I never been, however your gallery makes it look like it is worth checking out. Thanks
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Love the owl. Great for a selfie! -
Tourism Nicola Valley - Merritt BC there's even a bench to rest on! Are there any 'world's largest' displays in Merritt BC?
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Great album! Love the owl sculpture!! -
Cora Lee Rennie Thank you! Do you have a fav 'world's largest' display out east?
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I have been here to visit a friend, but somehow missed these awesome oversized items! I'm sure I will make that drive again one day, and will have toI have been here to visit a friend, but somehow missed these awesome oversized items! I'm sure I will make that drive again one day, and will have to add them to my list. Thanks for sharing them! More ...
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