Neepawa

Understand

Neepawa is an agricultural service centre located in the aspen parkland of the Manitoba Escarpment. Although Neepawa is part of the prairies, the area to the north is heavily forested parkland. The economy of Neepawa and the region is strongly dependent on agriculture. The rolling fields in the area support many types of crops and livestock operations. More prominently, growers in Neepawa produce a diverse variety of lilies and Neepawa proclaims itself the "Lily capital of the world".

Getting there

By car Neepawa is located along the Provincial Trunk Highway 16 (Yellowhead Highway) and Provincial Trunk Highway 5, about 45 minutes northeast of Brandon and 2 hours northwest of Winnipeg.

By bus Kasper Bus, ☏ +1-807-699-7200, toll-free: +1-855-566-2378. Service from Winnipeg and The Pas. (updated May 2022)

Getting around

The town itself is walkable, but you'll need a private automobile to explore the area attractions.

See

1 Beautiful Plains Museum, 91 Hamilton Street W (historic CNR station), ☏ +1 204-476-3896. Open from Victoria Day to Labour Day. May-June: M-F 9AM-5PM; July-August: M-F 9AM-5PM, Sa Su 1-5PM. by donation. (updated Feb 2021)

2 Margaret Laurence House, 312 1st Avenue, ☏ +1 204-476-3612, +1 204-476-5622, [email protected]. May long weekend-Sept long weekend: Daily 10AM-5PM. Margaret Laurence, an internationally renowned author, was born and raised in Neepawa, which provided the setting for five later novels set in the fictional prairie town of Manawaka. Laurence lived in her grandfather's house from 1935 to 1944. Built c. 1894, the house, and her grandfather John Simpson, figured prominently in the Manawaka novels. It was designated a Manitoba Provincial Heritage Site in 1987. (updated Feb 2021) 3 The Lily Nook (4 km (2.5 mi) south of Neepawa on PTH 5), ☏ +1 204-476-3225, [email protected]. Visit in July to view over 1500 named varieties with peak bloom being the third week in July. Over 150 varieties of potted lilies are available at this time. (updated Feb 2021)

Do

1 Neepawa Golf & Country Club, 369 Broadway Avenue, ☏ +1 204-476-5711, [email protected]. (updated Feb 2021) 2 Langford Winter Park (Langford - Neepawa Winter Park) (7 km E of Neepawa on PTH 16), [email protected]. There are 10K for classic cross-country skiing (with 5K double tracked) and 2.5K for skate skiing. There is also a warming cabin along the trail, toboggan hill, and 7K of snowshoeing trails. The trails are well sheltered, passing through the woods on flat or gently rolling terrain. (updated Feb 2021)

Buy

Neepawa's main business district is located along Mountain Avenue, which offers some small shops and services.

Eat

1 Bamboo Garden, 440 Mountain Ave, ☏ +1 204-476-2226. M-Sa 11AM-8PM Su 4-8PM. (updated Feb 2021) 2 Brews Brothers Bistro, 376 Mountain Ave, ☏ +1 204-476-4279. Tu 11AM-4PM, W-F 11AM-7PM, Sa noon-7PM. (updated Feb 2021) 3 Chicken Corral, 51 Main Street E, ☏ +1 204-476-5653. Daily 8AM-8PM. (updated Feb 2021) 4 Lee's Village, 248 Hamilton St, ☏ +1 204-476-5163. Tu-Sa 11AM-8:30PM, Su noon-8:30PM. (updated Feb 2021)

Drink & nightlife

Farmery Estate Brewery, [email protected]. Craft brewery that uses locally produced hops, barley, and rye. (updated Feb 2021) 1 Farmery Estate Brewery, 480 PTH 5, ☏ +1 204-777-0909 ext 0. Brewery temporarily closed to the public due to COVID 19.. $5 per tour, $7 sample tray, $10 for tour + sample tray. (updated Feb 2021) 2 Farmery Craft Beer Store, #2 11 Main Street E, ☏ +1 204-777-0909 ext 9. M-Sa 10AM-6PM, Su noon-5PM. (updated Feb 2021)

Sleep

1 Bay Hill Inns & Suites, 160 Main St W (PTH 16), ☏ +1 204-476-8888, [email protected]. (updated Feb 2021) 2 Westway Inn Motel, 153 Main St W (PTH 16), ☏ +1 204-476-2355, [email protected]. (updated Feb 2021) 3 Lion's Riverbend Campground, Broadway Ave, ☏ +1 204-476-7676, [email protected]. Open May 1- September 30. (updated Feb 2021)