Rural Municipality of Ochre River


        

Events, Activities and Attractions in Ochre River

A comprehensive listing of the numerous activities and more located within our municipality.

  • Rainbow Beach Provincial Park - Enjoy camping, hiking and boating facilities on the shores of Dauphin Lake.
  • Skane's Crossing Picnic Area - Located NE 30-22-17WPM. Contact the municipal office for directions.
  • We are situated on the picturesque Northern Woods and Water Route
  • Daily Vacation Bible School - Held annually in August 733-2573.
  • Christmas Craft Sale - Held annually on the First Sunday in December.
  • Recreation Available -
    • 2 Curling Rinks - located in Ochre River and Makinak
    • Skating Rink located in Ochre River
    • Dauphin Lake Golf Course - 18 hole course 638-9400
    • Miniature Golf Course - 18 hole course located on MacKenzie Avenue in Ochre River
    • Big Game Hunting Outfitters
    • Fishing (pickeral and walleye)
    • Riding Mountain National Park - enjoy hiking, cross country skiing, walking / biking and horse backriding trails throughout the park
    • Walking / hiking trails between Ochre Beach and Dauphin Beach.
  • Snowmobile Poker Derby's - Held throughout January to March 733-2288.
  • Millenium Park Campsite - Located south of the Village across the railroad track. Unserviced area for campers and tents.
  • Snake Hill - Located 2.5 miles West of the South West corner of 31-22-17WPM.
  • Welcome Beach - Located North of 29-24-16WPM.
  • Community Yard Sales - Held annually in June.
  • Fall Supper - Held annually the second Sunday following Thanksgiving.

Uniquely Ours

Ochre River School

Instruction is provided from Kindergarten to Grade Eight. In addition to core provincial curriculum, Ochre River School offers the development of computer skills through a comprehensive integrated technology program. A band and music program is offered, with instruction provided by a music specialist. Basic French is also provided. Numerous resources are available to assist with educational instruction. Guidance, psychology, speech and language services are also available for all students. An intensive and exceptional Intramural Program is offered. See the Ochre River School website for more information at www.mvsd.ca/sch1118

Imperial Hotel

The Imperial Hotel in Ochre River was opened in 1898 and currently operates a beverage room and restaurant.



Snake Hill

In the early years of the 1920's and 1930's, the old timers who had hunted and trapped in the area told of a hill in the mountain known to them as "Snake Hill." Rumors persisted for years, although no one actually believed these tales. Local residents tended to doubt the truth of these reports because it would depend upon the season of the years just how many snakes you would see. In the early spring and fall there were thousands of the writhing creatures. During Summer months, you may see a few straggling snakes who haven't ventured too far afield.

Snake Hill is the name given to a shale cliff inside the Riding Mountain National Park boundary approximately eleven miles south and west of Ochre River. It's exact location is two and one-half miles west of the south west corner of section 31-22-17 WPM.

Snakes migrate to this area each autumn. As colder weather approaches, the snakes from miles around make their way to this hill and slither into the cliff and surrounding knolls for their winter hibernation. There must be hundreds of tunnels lacing the interior of this hill, judging from the outward appearance of the face of the cliff. The particular type of shale in this hill must provide the proper winter protection.

These snakes are drawn to Snake Hill every autumn by some mysterious instinct unknown to us. They hibernate there until the warmth of the spring sun stirs them to life again in early May.

Northern Lights

Do you look and listen to the auroroa borealis (Northern Lights) in the autumn and winter? Their brilliant lights and swishing movements are another of Nature's wonders. They are said to be much brighter and have more sound here than they do at Churchill.

Ochre River United Church

The Ochre River United Church, a provincial heritage site, was built in 1908 with logs from nearby Riding Mountain National Park.
Rural Municipality of Ochre River   206 MacKenzie Avenue   Box 40   Ochre River Manitoba   R0L 1K0   (204)733-2423