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Brereton Lake Resort
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BONNETS AND BUGGIES See how Mennonite groups have lived historically and into the present at the Mennonite Heritage Village . More than 30 heritage buildings recreating a turn-ofthe-century village are open for exploration , including a working Dutch windmill . A variety of exhibit galleries tell the story of this cultural group ’ s migration from Russia . A stop at the Livery Barn completes the trip , with a selection of traditional dishes . Foarma worscht ( farmer ’ s sausage ), delicate vereniki ( cottage cheese-stuffed dumplings ), and a hefty helping of schmauntfatt ( cream gravy ) are prized cultural delicacies . Don ’ t skip the sweettart rhubarb platz for dessert . mennoniteheritagevillage . com
SIP , SHOP , SUP Behind its barn-inspired facade , Brandon ’ s Lady of the Lake cafe and pub boasts a vast dining room and a 5,000 square foot shop stuffed with gifts and goodies . Visitors are greeted by a quirky old fashioned truck out front bedazzled with vintage tea cups . Inside , gussied up lunch staples like soups , salads , and sandwiches are on offer , with high tea available when pre-ordered . Swap tea for an adult beverage and stay into the evening , when local live music often takes the stage . ladyofthelake . ca
SERENITY AND SUNSETS In the heart of the wilderness within Whiteshell Provincial Park , Brereton Lake Resort Restaurant serves serenity and sunset views worthy of a road trip . Four season cabins are available to rent if you plan well ahead . If you haven ’ t ,
the resort ’ s restaurant welcomes day-trippers for breakfast , lunch and dinner . Work up an appetite hiking the trans-Canada trail or while away the day on the beach . The resort offers canoe and kayak rentals for anyone itching to immerse themselves completely in the scenery . Ultimately , a seat on the restaurant ’ s patio is where you want to end up . Signatures on the menu include baby back ribs , burgers and pizza . For some , pan-fried Manitoba walleye is the only choice for lakeside dining . breretonlakeresort . ca
Lady of the Lake
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