CDEM welcomes a $200,000 investment in Manitoba trails and highlights their tourism potential
On the occasion of International Trails Day on June 6, the Government of Manitoba announced $200,000 in funding for the maintenance and improvement of 19 trails across the province.
The Conseil de développement économique des municipalités bilingues du Manitoba (CDEM) welcomes this announcement, which recognizes the essential role trails play in the vitality of communities, both economically and from a tourism perspective.
Concrete Benefits for Bilingual Municipalities
Among the beneficiaries are:
- the Crow Wing Trail in Saint-Pierre-Jolys
- the Friendship Trail in Saint-Adolphe
- the trails of Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes
- the Rural Municipality of Ritchot
- Taché–Landmark
- the Winnipeg Trails Association
These investments will help improve accessibility, quality, and the enhancement of infrastructure, benefiting both residents and visitors.
Trails: A Key Lever for Local Tourism
Trails are central to the tourism experience in Manitoba’s bilingual municipalities. They make it possible to:
- discover natural landscapes and local attractions
- connect different tourism offerings (accommodation, dining, events)
- create authentic and sustainable travel routes
More Trails to Explore this Summer
Beyond the funded projects, many bilingual municipalities also offer trails worth visiting this summer:
- the trails of St. Malo Provincial Park
- the routes in La Broquerie
- the Redemptorist Park in Sainte-Anne
- the riverside trails of Sainte-Agathe (see this page for more information)
- natural areas in the Entre-les-Lacs / Saint-Georges region
These trails are part of a broader tourism offering that can be explored on the Bonjour Manitoba website.
A Summer Program to Discover
This summer, bilingual municipalities are offering a variety of activities centered around their trails:
- guided activities and discovery tours
- outdoor community events
- heritage promotion initiatives
- developing tourism projects
An Invitation to explore
CDEM invites residents and visitors to take advantage of the summer season to explore the trails of bilingual municipalities and support local businesses.
By building on their natural assets and strong community vitality, these areas continue to stand out as authentic and accessible tourism destinations.
