Asessippi Provincial Park

Where two ancient river valleys meet
Asessippi Provincial Park

Located at the southeast end of man-made Lake of the Prairies, Asessippi Provincial Park includes facilities for camping, trails for hiking and snowmobiling, boating, swimming and water sports on the lake, and some of the best walleye fishing in the province.

Ancient Valley Interpretive Trail

Asessippi Provincial Park

Steep valley walls along the Assiniboine and Shell Rivers provide breathtaking panoramas for those venturing along the park’s trail system

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Asessippi Ski Area and Resort

Asessippi Provincial Park

Asessippi Ski Area & Resort, nestled deep in the Shell River Valley near Inglis, offers 25 runs for downhill skiing and snowboarding, with half-pipe and two terrain parks. There are three chair lifts, one quad, two triple lifts, three surface tows and one snow carpet. The winter park offers three downhill snowtubing runs (ride up and slide down—no effort required!). With its charming winter village, the resort was the recipient of the Best New Attraction 2000 by Attractions Canada. Annual events include the Christmas Kids Day (December), Asessippi Family New Year’s Eve (December 31), 99¢ Sample Sundays (January), Asessippi Homecoming Weekend (February), the Slush Cup / Close of Season (late March/early April), and a variety of races during the season. » more

Asessippi Town Site

Inglis

The remnants of the abandoned town can be found along the shores of the Shell River just west of PTH83 near Inglis. The community sprang up in anticipation of the coming rail line, but then disappeared soon after the railway was diverted elsewhere. » more

Assiniboine & Shell Rivers

Asessippi Provincial Park

Both the Assiniboine and Shell Rivers provide for good canoeing, and rentals are available at Lake of the Prairies. The steeply contoured land around the lake, featuring many hills and valleys, provides a picturesque route for cyclists.

A number of campgrounds surround the lake, making it possible to take a leisurely tour around the lake with several overnight stops. Facilities also include horseshoe pits, ball diamonds, children’s playgrounds, and group camping facilities.

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Lake of the Prairies

Asessippi Provincial Park

Manmade Lake of the Prairies, the result of the construction of the Shellmouth Dam, fills a 67-km stretch of the Assiniboine River Valley. Campsites with electricity, fishing and houseboat rentals are available, and you can also trek along the self-guiding Ancient Valley Trail or enjoy the designated swimming area. The Trans Canada Trail follows the valley.

Lake of the Prairies is one of the premier walleye sport fisheries in North America. The annual catch of walleye from this lake has been as much as five times the provincial average. You can also expect good perch and northern pike fishing. Tackle and bait shops are plentiful. Ice fishing is popular here during the winter months.

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Shellmouth Dam

Asessippi Provincial Park

Shellmouth Dam was built in 1968 to control flooding along the Assiniboine River. The dam measures 21 m (69 feet) in height and 1,218  m (3/4 mile) in length. Lake of the Prairies, which resulted from the construction of the dam, is 67 km (42 miles) long, and straddles the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border. The first 6 km (4 miles) of the lake is Asessippi Provincial Park’s central feature.

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