Visiting

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Come and play! Dauphin has a gift basket of activities packed with a variety of adventures to keep the entire family busy, no matter what the season is.

The Parkland is your playground. A maze of trails for walking, running, cycling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or snowmobiling will keep you busy every month of the year. Adventure abounds with boating, swimming, waterskiing, windsurfing, white sandy beaches and some of the best fishing in the province.

With so many cultures woven together to form a colourful and vibrant community, Dauphin has a rich tapestry of history. Originally established as a fur trading post, the city has grown to a thriving society, proud of its roots. And do we let our roots show! We are the city of festivals, celebrating the heart of what makes Dauphin a great place to live.

A beautiful backdrop to conferences and seminars, the lush rolling prairie of the Dauphin area also offers an opportunity for scenic, self-guided driving or walking tours. Tourism Dauphin has prepared experiential tourism packages, designed to engage all five senses while exploring a few of our hidden gems.

Our hospitality is as wide and open as the natural rugged landscape that shapes the community, with a multitude of guides, outfitters and hosts willing to share their story. The Dauphin area is also home to many artisans offering pottery, woodwork, paintings, jewelry or ironwork. The essence of the area has been captured in a variety of methods from the written word, to pictures or music.

So settle in and find the activities and accommodations that suit you. There is so much to see and do in Dauphin; you’ll need a place to rest your head before you get back out there and experience more of the Dauphin you deserve