Prairie Mountain Regional Museums Collection Inc.
Tourism Region: Westman
The Prairie Mountain Regional Museums Collection Inc. is a new heritage destination on the TransCanada Yellowhead Highway #16 between Shoal Lake and Strathclair, Manitoba. PMRM operates the Clegg Carriage Museum at Arrow River, which houses over 90 fully restored horsedrawn vehicles. These will be moved to the new location once the new facility is completed. A heritage village and bed and breakfast are also planned for the site. In the future trails will be developed for hiking, birding, horsebackriding, and wagon/sleigh rides.
About the Collections
The Clegg Carriage Collection is displayed at the Arrow River site. This is a collection of over 90 fully restored horse drawn vehicles including a World War I ambulance, summer and winter hearse, stagecoach, Surrey with a fringe, sleighs and cutters, and many more. The heritage village under development at the Highway #16 site includes a one room schoolhouse, a farm home, a Ukrainian Catholic Church, and a house that was once a way stop on the Fort Ellice trail and is being converted to a bed and breakfast.
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 300
Human History
The PMRM showcases rural life and the importance of horse drawn vehicles along the Fort Ellice Trail and throughout the Prairie Mountain Region of southwestern Manitoba from 1870 to 1940.
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Local History
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Transportation
: Non-motorized ground
Services & Activities
Programs and services will be developed as new facilities become available.
Educational Programs
Classroom tours are offered of the Clegg Carriage Collection at the Arrow River site
School Programs
Visitor Services
Guided tours available.
Guided Tours
: English
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Parking Facilities
: Free
Volunteer Services
Volunteer Services Available
Number of Volunteers: 20
Activities: fundraising, site development, seasonal staff, staff supervision, management
Member Privileges
Voting priviledges at the Annual General Meeting in January
Food Services
Picnic Area
Internet Services
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Directions or Map
Local Tourism Links
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Map
Location
| Address: |
Highway 16 Shoal Lake, Manitoba R0J 1Z0 See Map |
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| Telephone: | 204-759-2368 |
| Fax: | 204-759-2484 |
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Prairie Mountain Regional Museums Collection Inc. Box 568, Shoal Lake, Manitoba R0J 1Z0 |
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Hours of Operation
Operations:
By Appointment •
Seasonal
The Highway #16 site is under development. The Clegg Carriage Collection is open June, July, and August, other times available by appointment
Open: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Closed:
Saturday
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Sunday
Admission:
Free
Donations accepted
