Discover your Heart in: RM of La Broquerie
The opportunities for outdoor adventures are endless. From being situated near Sandilands Provincial Park, the Seine River passing through, to incredible trails, you can reconnect with nature while having family/friend time in La Broquerie.
By Eastman Tourism
October 16, 2020
Read time: 19 min
The Municipality of La Broquerie is well known for its pork, beef, and poultry producing, as well as being Manitoba’s largest dairy farm regions with approximately three dozen dairy farms. But, there is much more to this beautiful community.
The opportunities for outdoor adventures are endless. From being situated near Sandilands Provincial Park, the Seine River passing through, to incredible trails, you can reconnect with nature while having family/friend time in La Broquerie.
*Disclaimer*
- Stay home if you have been travelling or do not feel well. Here is an excellent resource if you are quarantined. This will help you find people in Manitoba who are willing and able to help you while quarantined. Help Next Door Manitoba
- Go out with people within your household, but practice social distancing (2 metres away) with other groups.
- Please practice Leave No Trace. Clean up after yourself and leave nothing behind such as trash and waste.
One thing you cannot miss when visiting La Broquerie is a visit to Brisette the Cow. Welcoming visitors who venture into the community is Brisette, a 2m high statue. This adorable landmark is sure to put a smile on your face and is the perfect spot for a photo while reminding how important the local dairy industry is to the region.
La Broquerie has two fantastic mapped out trails. The Amazing Race La Broquerie is a family oriented Historical Scavenger Hunt, where you can walk, bike, or drive throughout the community and discover some fun and educational finds. With fifteen sites waiting to be discovered, the whole family can enjoy this two-hour scavenger hunt!
La Broquerie has a very rich history, and they’re not afraid to show it! Travel on La Broquerie’s Historical Trail for hours of fun learning history through interpretive and virtual content signs. Visit all fifteen sites to learn about the dairy, port, and transport industries, breathtaking churches, the Seine River, and much more.
If you are looking for a place to cast your line, brave the chilled water with your canoe or kayak, or simply take in a gorgeous view, then a visit to Seine River won’t disappoint! The river rises in the Sandilands Provincial Forest. It passes by or through the communities of Marchand and La Broquerie (as well as Ste. Anne and Lorette), before reaching the Red River Floodway near Winnipeg city limits.
Another great outdoor adventure is visiting the small but beautiful Marchand Provincial Park. Located within the Sandilands Provincial Forest, all your favourite outdoor recreations like hiking, biking, horseback riding, off-roading, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling are waiting for you. It is also the perfect spot to enjoy a picnic!
Calling all photographers! Hitting any one of these trails offers fantastic photo opportunities. Whether you want to catch the perfect sunset shot by the water, snap a shot of some furry and feathery friends, or just nature in general, the community of La Broquerie has some wonderful options.
Are you craving some honey? Well, at Friedensfeld Honey & Berry Farm, you can get one-hundred percent, Canadian raw honey. Located in La Broquerie, you can grab your jar of honey fresh, locally, and made with love and care.Looking for a place to grab some grub? Look no further! There are some incredible restaurants in the community, but sometimes, you just need that slice of pizza! At Pizza de Luiza, not only can you have your favourite slice of pizza, but also enjoy it with a Mediterranean twist.
Name after grandmother Luiza, this family-owned business knows how to cook with love and explode your taste buds. Cooked on stone deck ovens and loaded with your favourite toppings, you won’t be disappointed at Pizza de Luiza!
Happy Friday!!
Today at luiza’s by the slice top down,
Pepperoni Green Peppers, Meat Lovers, House Special,Bacon,Ham,Onions.Tomatos.
We also have Chapman’s and Dairy Chef ice-cream,
Have a great safe weekend.
Posted by Pizza de Luiza on Friday, August 23, 2019
Happy Friday, “GO JETS GO” today by the slice
top down, Beef Brisket, Meat Lovers, and Chicken Bacon Ranch, we also carry 22 flavours of your favourite Dairy Chef or Chapman’s ice-cream have a great weekend.
Posted by Pizza de Luiza on Friday, April 20, 2018
Day trips are fun, but staycations are even better! Stay in the community of La Broquerie for awhile at the Marchand Inn. This inn has fully modern rooms for your comfort and equipped with a licensed dining room, bar, and patio.
Their extensive menu offers various meals, so no matter what you’re in the mood for, you can satisfy your craving. With options like a classic hamburger, shish kebab, fish, shrimp dinner, lasagna, and more, you can enjoy a mouthwatering meal!