Westman
Around Westman
Photo: Krazytea · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Countryside and towns · Manitoba · 63k people
Westman
Where the prairie sky meets the wheat fields.
dark goldenroddeep bluedark olive green
Welcome to Westman, where the prairies meet the Turtle Mountains. Whether you're here for a hockey game, a stroll across the swinging bridge, or just a good plate of perogies, you'll find a friendly wave and a warm spot to sit. Make yourself at home.
Clubs for Westman
No clubs for Westman yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Westman. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
No events in the next month. Events made in the room show up here.
Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Westman. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- International Peace Garden Botanical garden and peace park on the Canada-US border.
- Beautiful Plains Museum Local history museum in a historic building in Neepawa.
- Virden Pioneer Village Open-air museum of pioneer life in Virden.
- Turtle Mountain Provincial Park Lakes, camping, and hiking in the Turtle Mountains.
- Spruce Woods Provincial Park Sand dunes and hiking trails near Carberry.
- CFB Shilo Canadian Forces base with a museum open to the public.
- Outdoors Hiking in Turtle Mountain Provincial Park
- Outdoors Swimming at Minnedosa Lake
- With kids Visit the International Peace Garden
- With kids Cross the Souris Swinging Bridge
- Evenings Legion hall dances
- Evenings Curling club socials
- Locals love Small-town diners
- Locals love Curling rinks
Through the year
- Neepawa Lily Festival July Celebrates the town's lily industry with parades, gardens, and family activities.
- Boissevain Canadian Turtle Derby July A quirky turtle race and community celebration in Boissevain.
- Souris Agricultural Fair August Traditional agricultural fair with exhibits, midway, and livestock shows.
- Virden Fair June Summer fair featuring local crafts, food, and entertainment.
- Killarney's Turtle Mountain Music Festival July Outdoor concerts and performances in the scenic Turtle Mountain area.
Westman has a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. The best time to be out is from May to September. Best: Late spring and early fall are ideal for outdoor activities.
Talk like a local
- “The Peace Garden”
- The International Peace Garden
- “The Lake”
- Minnedosa Lake
- “The 'Burg”
- A small town in the region
- “A real Manitoba chill”
- A cold snap in winter
Getaways
- Brandon Largest city nearby with shopping, dining, and the Wheat Kings.
- Portage la Prairie Historic city with the Portage la Prairie Dam and Island Park.
- Central Plains Rural area with lakes and parks, including Spruce Woods.
- Parkland Forested region with Riding Mountain National Park.
Local flavour
Teams
- Neepawa Natives Manitoba Junior Hockey League
- Virden Oil Capitals Manitoba Junior Hockey League
- Southwest Cougars Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League
Also rooting for Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL), Winnipeg Jets (NHL), Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL), Winnipeg Goldeyes (American Association)
Eat and drink
- Perogies A staple of Ukrainian heritage, often served with farmer sausage and sour cream.
- Farmer sausage Smoked pork sausage, a Mennonite and Ukrainian tradition.
- Cabbage rolls A hearty staple at community dinners and family gatherings.
- Borscht Beet soup often served with sour cream and dill.
- Honey dill sauce A sweet and tangy dip popular with chicken fingers.
Where people go
- Grain elevators Iconic landmarks on the prairie horizon.
- Curling rinks Community hubs in winter.
- Community halls Centres for dances, weddings, and local events.
- Small-town diners Gathering spots for coffee and pie.
- Souris Swinging Bridge A historic pedestrian bridge in Souris.
- International Peace Garden A park straddling the US–Canada border near Boissevain.
- Turtle Mountain Provincial Park Wooded hills and lakes near Boissevain.
- CFB Shilo A Canadian Forces base near Shilo.
Make this page better
Know a place, a festival, a word locals use, or something here that's wrong? Suggest it; someone at Popchat checks every one.
Sign in and join a club here to suggest.
Nearby
Every areaBrandonManitobaWhere the prairie sky meets your heartPortage la PrairieManitobaWhere the prairie meets the potatoCentral PlainsManitobaWhere the prairie sky meets the heartlandParklandManitobaWhere prairie skies meet forest lakesWinklerManitobaWhere the prairies meet the valley, and hospitality blooms.WinnipegManitobaPrairie heart, river soul.SteinbachManitobaLocal rooms for Steinbach.YorktonSaskatchewanPrairie heart, Ukrainian soul
Rural Division No. 15, Division No. 7, Division No. 5 and Division No. 6, MB. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.