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.

Come and see a visual testament to the history of the area on the ever growing canvass that is Boissevain. Walls that once were barren have been beautifully transformed to represent our past’s colourful palette, in winter weather hues and the earth tones of harvest time. Over 20 professionally painted murals narrate the story of our community’s history in living colour.

The murals depict themes as diverse as the one room schoolhouse, the old sawmill in the Turtle Mountain, a pioneer kitchen, Saturday night in Boissevain, to the largest outdoor mural located on the side of a grain elevator in downtown Boissevain.

Guided mural and garden tours are available for small and large groups. For tour times stop by the Boissevain Visitor Centre (located next to Tommy Turtle). For an unforgettable view and truly memorable ride through Boissevain, step aboard Mannix Horse Drawn Wagon or Vis-a-Vis and enjoy the gentle pace and clip-clopping of hooves on pavement.

Historical Walking Tour

A self-guided tour features some of the distinctive heritage buildings in Boissevain, including St. Paul's United Church, which was built from local fieldstone in 1893 in the Gothic Revival style. Booklets to guide you on the tour are available at the Boissevain Visitors Centre (located beside Tommy Turtle).

Walking Trail

Whether you enjoy it on foot or aboard a bicylce, the walking trail encircling Boissevain shows a touch of the prairie's beauty without leaving the comfort of town. From the trail you can view the vast expanse of the agricultural region surrounding Boissevain, providing a scenic view of fields of golden wheat and yellow canola under a canopy of blue sky and brilliant sunshine.

Click here to view a PDF map of the Walking Trail