Museums
The Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre
The Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre has the largest collection of Cretaceous-period marine reptile fossils in Canada. Wind your way through the displays and discover prehistoric marine life forms, such as Mosasaurs, Plesiosaurs etc. Other activities available at the museum include Summer Day Camps, Birthday Parties, Special Workshops, and a Public Palaeontology Program, which allows you to participate in an actual excavation of fossils on the Manitoba Escarpment. Group tours are welcome. Visit www.discoverfossils.com for more information.
The Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame
The Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame, (handicap accessible) is located in the foyer of the Morden Recreation Centre at 2nd and Gilmour Streets. This facility, opened in the summer of 1998, displays memorabilia special to the inductees, fans and many who play or have played this favourite summer game. Be a part of Manitoba's Heritage by coming to see the outstanding teams, players, coaches, officials, and builders of baseball from the past and present. There are displays of memorabilia related to the history of baseball in Manitoba, some dating back to the 1900's.
For more information, contact Curator Joe Wiwchar (204) 822-4636, or visit www.mbhof.ca.
Pembina Threshermen's Museum
The Pembina Threshermen's Museum, (handicap accessible) is located on Highway 3, east of Morden and is the home of the Pembina Threshermen's Reunion, held annually during the 1st weekend after Labour Day. Thrill to the power and noise of the steam engines of years gone by. Wander around in settings reminiscent of early pioneer prairie life. On the grounds you will find the Morden CPR Station built in 1905, a traditional Mennonite house, the Roseisle United Church, the Pomeroy School, the Braun log house, a log N.W.M.P. post, and a 'semlin', built three feet into the ground with sod for a roof. Admission is charged. For more information call (204) 325-7497.
Dogtown - Something for all ages!
Dogtown is an old-fashioned village which was designed and built by Linda Marie Rempel who is a collector extraordinaire. Linda decided to build the village on her property as a millenium project. This is an opportunity to have a unique experience in a fun relaxed atmosphere. Two hour tours are available by appointment. For more information click here.