Things to Do

The Russell & District Golf Course is a Class III, 9-hole, par-36 course. Grass greens, watered fairways, a driving range, licensed clubhouse with outdoor patio & licensed fairways, plus small party catering are all available. Battery operated carts and golf clubs may be rented. Annual events include Shark Shoot Out… » more

Held the week prior to Thanksgiving (second Monday of October), the annual Beef & Barley Festival is a signature event for the community. The event features the HomeWorks Trade & Craft Show, a pancake breakfast, kids activities, Saturday Night Cabaret, and much more. For more information, visit the Beef &… » more

High school students from all over Manitoba gather every September at the Russell Agricultural Society grounds to compete in various rodeo events. Events include team roping, barrel racing, calf roping, pole bending, goat tying, steer wrestling, breakaway roping, bull riding, saddle bronc riding and bareback riding. Dates for the 2017… » more

The Lions Prairie Classic is one of the most exciting catch-and-release walleye tournaments in the country and is limited to 120 teams. The two-day tournament is held on the second weekend in June. Total prizes and merchandise payout are in excess of $65,000 . The derby is kicked off with… » more

The Russell Outdoor Swimming Pool is located on the corner of Lawrence Street and Memorial Avenue in Russell. The pool is open June to August. » more

In the late 19th century the government of the still young province of Manitoba found itself in a bit of a quandary: immigrants were flooding into the Parkland area, and some were leaving again, dissatisfied with the lack of good roads and railway connections.  Until 1903, the closest railway terminus… » more

The Snowtraxx Snowmobile club covers the beautiful communities of Russell, Rossburn, Olha, Oakburn, Birtle, Foxwarren, St. Lazare and Binscarth. Snowtraxx is a non-profit organization that currently maintains 380 kms of trails.  They are groomed weekly from the start of the season until the end of the riding season, which is… » more

Bed and Breakfast in Rural 2 car garage and outside plug-ins to plug in vehicles during cold weather Kitchen and dining area Living room with 2 pull out couches (double bed size) 3 bedrooms each with a queen size bed Full bath with toilet, sink and tub/shower 1/2 bath with… » more

Vagabond, Theatre Company, based at Binscarth’s Third Avenue Theatre, draws members of all ages from the western Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan Parkland area. Our entertaining seasons include musical productions, adult comedy, youth musical and non-musical productions, a travelling road show and guest appearances by professional companies such as the Manitoba… » more

Learn from five outstanding instructors who love to dance and love to teach dance. Hours of dance instruction daily. Dance, stay, eat and sleep at Asessippi. Six days of dance are topped off with unbelievable daily activities including river horse-drawn wagon rides, kayaking, swimming, a karaoke night and more. The… » more