Top 9 Places to Visit in
Altona | Manitoba
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Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’
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The Sunflower Capital of Canada The world’s largest painting on an easel is located in Altona and is a likeness of Vincent Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’ painting. An artist by the name of Cameron Cross was teaching in Altona when he came up with the idea to create the largest painting on an easel. The landmark […]
- 10th Ave. NE, Altona, MB, Canada
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- https://altona.ca/tourism/recreation-leisure/van-goghs-sunflowers/
Manitoba Sunflower Festival
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The Red River Valley’s climate allows Manitoba to be Canada’s largest producer of sunflowers. The Manitoba Sunflower Festival has been around since 1964 and occurs each summer in Altona. The festival includes a quilt exhibit, a farmer’s market, vendors, Mennonite foods, and more. A key part of the festival also includes the Manitoba Sunflower Queen […]
- Altona Centennial Park, 10th Ave NW, Altona, MB
- (204) 324-9005
- https://manitobasunflowerfestival.ca
Gallery in the Park
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Gallery in the Park is a heritage home (built in 1902) that has been turned into an art gallery and sculpture garden. The gallery is open from June to September and exhibits pieces by local, national and even international artists. The sculpture garden is continuously growing and includes permanent pieces from both local and international […]
Home Town of Friesens’ Founder David W. Friesen
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David W. (D.W.) Friesen is the founder of one of Canada’s largest printing companies, Friesens. It started as a small confectionery store that opened in 1907. In 1930, David started a print shop and wholesale stationery supply. This business expanded to become one of Canada’s largest printing companies, D.W. Friesen & Sons (now Friesens). Now […]
- One Printers Way, Altona, MB R0G 0B0
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- https://1000towns.ca/david-w-friesen-printing-companys-founder/
Trans Canada Trail
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The Trans Canada Trail goes through Altona. It heads south to Gretna and west to Rosengart through Buffalo Creek Nature Park. The Trans Canada Trail is a cross-Canada system of greenways, waterways, and roadways that stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Arctic oceans. The trail extends over 24,000 kilometres. Photo: pembinavalleyonline.com
Memory Garden
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The Memory Garden in Altona is a place where people can purchase a shrub, annual, cedar, or perennial to plant in memory of someone. This is an interesting place to visit as you know that each plant has a meaning behind it. Anyone can call and purchase a plant of their choice to have in […]
- 10th Ave and 2nd St. NE in Altona
- (204) 324-9005
- https://altona.ca/tourism/events-attractions/memory-garden-service/
Night of Lights Tree Lighting
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Held the last Friday in November The Night of Lights Tree Lighting is a night of activities at the end of November each year. This celebration marks the beginning of the Christmas season. The night includes free activities such as horse and wagon rides, a hot dog roast, hot chocolate, carolling, music, and most importantly, […]
- 111 Centre Ave, Altona MB
- 204-324-9005
- https://altona.ca/event/town-of-altona-night-of-lights/
Winter Carnival
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Late January – Early February The Altona Winter Carnival is a fun event that is hosted each year for families to participate in. The carnival is held annually in late January/early February. Some fun activities that are included in the carnival are a scavenger hunt, a cardboard toboggan contest, a Lego building contest, and a […]
- 227 10th Ave NW, Altona MB
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- https://www.facebook.com/events/mec/altona-winter-carnival-2020/1508151416009814/
Aquatic Center
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The Altona Aquatic Center has many amenities for all different ages. There is a 133-foot waterslide available, and a large splash zone for kids and families. Another feature of this aquatic center is the Junior Olympic-sized pool. This center is great for a nice summer day and also has a picnic and sunbathing area and […]
- 5th Ave., Altona Centennial Park, Altona MB
- (204) 324-5288
- https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Public-Swimming-Pool/Altona-Aquatic-Centre-1574187616031268/