Eastman Stories

Eastman’s Hot This Week: July 29 to August 4


The Eastman area is staying busy with events and activities as always - and you should too!

By Eastman Tourism

July 30, 2019
Read time: 6 min

The Eastman area is staying busy with events and activities as always – and you should too! Your week definitely won’t be a boring one if you choose any of these fabulous events like music festivals, tours, walking/hiking guides and so many more wonderful things to do.

Wondering Through History: Eastern Manitoba Museum Tour

July 30 – Midwinter Heritage Site – East Braintree

Eastman Tourism is extending an invitation to you for the launch of the Wondering Through History: Eastern Manitoba Museum Tour. The project is a result of partnerships with 17 museums in Eastern Manitoba and the support of the Province of Manitoba, Heritage Grants Program. Embedded in the fabric of Manitoba are some amazing artifacts and stories housed in these museums that will help you to explore our history even deeper.

La Brise Métisfest 2019

July 31 – La Broquerie

La Brise Métisfest features live Métis inspired music & cultural activities/presentations with musical guests Alexandre Tétrault, les E-Mineurs & 3G. Presented with Craft beer sampling fundraiser for youth entrepreneurs. And enjoy the Marché LaBrise Market – featuring 30 vendors and food trucks.

Pine Ridge Guided Hike

August 1 – Birds Hill Provincial Park

Stroll into the past with the Park Interpreters along the historical Pine Ridge Trail and visit the Kudlowich homestead, the last remaining home in the park from the Pine Ridge Community. Hear the stories of how these resourceful families lived a prosperous life off the land with so little.

Fire & Water Music Festival

August 2 to 4 – Lac du Bonnet Community Centre Inc. – Lac du Bonnet

The Fire & Water Music Festival is a family-friendly music festival that features the best there is to offer in Manitoban & Canadian Music with a sprinkling of a few international performers to help give it a little spice. Join Fire & Water for their three-day festival located in Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba which includes: indoor cabaret-style concerts, children’s entertainment, outdoor stages, Artisan Square, Trade Show, farmers market, food vendors, and so much more!

Star Gazing

August 2 – Whiteshell Provincial Park

Lean back and take in the night sky with our guest speakers from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada as they take you on a journey through the stars.

Animals of the Night Guided Walk

August 3 – Birds Hill Provincial Park

Join the Interpreters of Animals of the Night Guided Walk for an adventure into the world of these fascinating nocturnal creatures. Discover where they live, what they eat and why they only come out at night.

Wildlife Rehab

August 4 – Whiteshell Provincial Park

Visit with our special guests from the Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre and discover how to help injured or orphaned wildlife. Be sure to stick around afterwards to visit with their wildlife ambassadors!

Bannock Bake

August 4 – Birds Hill Provincial Park

Welcome to Bistro Bannock where you get to make and cook your own bannock over the campfire. Visit with special guests from Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre and discover the work they do to help injured animals in Manitoba.

July 30 – 2019 Farmers Market – Falcon Lake

July 30 – Summer Reading Club – Lac du Bonnet

July 31 – Workout in the Park – Beausejour

August 1 – Movie Days! – Lac du Bonnet

August 1 – Whiteshell Fish Hatchery Guided Tours – Whiteshell Provincial Park

August 1 – Summer Market – Beausejour

August 1 – Paddle the River – Location Varies

August 1 – Thursday’s Wing Night & Beer Special – Buffalo Point

August 1 – Bannock Point Petroforms Guided Tours – Whiteshell Provincial Park

August 2 – Life Lessons from the Animals Campfire Talk – Birds Hill Provincial Park

August 2 – Southeast Farmer’s Market – South Junction

August 3 – Whitemouth Sports Days – Whitemouth

August 3 – Yoga at Nopiming Park – Nopiming Park

August 3 – Goat Yoga – Anola

August 3 – Hatchery Tour & Fish Fry – Whiteshell Provincial Park

August 3 – Be Bear Smart – Amphitheatre Presentation – St. Malo Provincial Park

August 3 – Edible Wilds Campfire Talk – Grand Beach Provincial Park

August 3 – Harder Faster – Grand Beach

August 4 – Mystery Night Hike – St. Malo Provincial Park

More Eastman Greatness

You don’t have to be a local to take part in one of these great community events. Stop on in, try something new, and make some great friends!

Find more great events happening in the Eastman on our Facebook Calendar!

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