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Boissevain, Manitoba, Canada
June 10, 2012
June 10, 2012
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Boissevain, Manitoba, Canada June 10, 2012 |
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Located on the plains of south western Manitoba, Boissevain lies in an area richly blessed by Mother Nature's gifts. The blue hills of the Turtle Mountains shimmer in the distance, with its many lakes and adventure opportunities, the patchwork fields of flax, canola and wheat wave in the near distance, enveloping Boissevain in a lush and verdant grasp. A winner of the Communities in Bloom competition, Boissevain is considered the Gateway to the International Peace Garden. Art is big in Boissevain with over twenty outdoor murals commissioned by the local arts council and several private commissions. Boissevain, a place to find beauty, history and goodwill in a small community with great things to offer. |
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Tommy the Turtle, Boissevain’s 28 foot tall, 10,000 pound statue stands proud watching over Boissevain. The turtle was erected in 1974, a symbolic icon for the community and the historic summer Canadian Turtle Derby. Below: The two RV Gypsies with Tommy the Turtle. |
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In 1987 Boissevain held its first annual Turtle Derby, and spectators enjoyed the excitement generated by the festivities surrounding the turtle racing competitions. The growing enthusiasm of turtle racing became a major tourism attraction for Boissevain. However, in 2001 the community ended the Turtle Derby, but Tommy Turtle still warmly greets visitors to the community. |
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The pride in Boissevain is not only for the present and future, but also of the past. This is amply demonstrated by the town's outdoor art gallery, a Manitoba Star Attraction. There are supposed to be 19 murals, but the two RV Gypsies only found a few of them because this was only a day trip into Boissevain, and it began to rain quite heavily, so the two RV Gypsies had to leave Boissevain early than they wanted to. |
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Reflections of Whitewater Lake (60' w x 12'h) |
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The Red Coats (31-1/2'w x 13-1/2' h) |
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by Hubert Theroux, 1996
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A Salute to Boissevain's Medical Profession (27'w x 10'h) |
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Pioneer Kitchen (32' w x 7' h) |
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Main Street Saturday Night |
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General Store (32'w x 11' h) by Brian Romagnoli 1998 - The mural depicts the George King General Store circa 1922, that was located in the current library building. It is a tribute to all general stores which were the centre of each rural and urban community. |
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Royal Canadian Legion Boissevain Branch #10 by Ken McEwan 1997 (31' w x 15'h) - This mural is a tribute to those who gave their lives in both World Wars and Korea as well as the veterans who returned. |
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Below: Boundary Commission/NWMP Trail (64' w x 12' h)
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Romance On The Railroad (69' w x 14' h)- by Stephen Jackson 1992 This locomotive arrived in Cherry Creek around 1886 as a result of Adolphe Boissevain selling shares in Europe to raise funds. Later the town was renamed in his honor. A teenager, Chris Musgrove saw it arrive and also witnessed the departure of the last passenger train in 1958. |
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Bushing in the Turtle Mountains by Hubert Theroux 1995 (49' w x 13' h) In the days when wood was the only fuel to keep homes warm in the winter, keeping up a constant supply was an ongoing task for all family members. |
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Manitoba Pool Elevator by Stephen Jackson and Gus Froese. |
The two RV Gypsies spotted this tree with an informative sign in front of it. |
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When touring the town's many attractions, a stop at the Arts Park is an absolute must. Located in the core of the community you will discover an oasis of color and beauty which will lure you in to where flower lined brick paths and perennial gardens surround a gazebo, offering a quiet peaceful moment amongst blossoms and greenery. |
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