Assiniboine & Shell Rivers

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...

Shellmouth Dam

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...

Lake of the Prairies

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...

Asessippi Ski Area and Resort

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...