Submitted 20th October 2005
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Majestic rivers. Arctic coastline. Lakes, forests and desert dunes. An escarpment rises up in the West and miles and miles of trails beckon everywhere
Manitoba is one of ten provinces in Canada. It is governed in matters of federal jurisdiction by the Parliament of Canada, as outlined in Section 91 of the Constitution Act, and in matters of provincial jurisdiction by the provincial Legislature as outlined in Section 92 and 93 of the same Act. The government of the province, as provided in the Manitoba Act is organized on the parliamentary system with a unicameral Legislature, as follows:
The Lieutenant-Governor is the official representative of the Queen in Manitoba. Lieutenant-Governors cannot initiate legislation, but their assent must be given to all Acts and Orders in Council. By convention, this assent is rarely refused.
Hiking And WalkingGet sand in your shoes as you traverse a prairie desert at Spruce Woods Provincial Park. Or, challenge yourself with one of Western Canada's most rugged and scenic trails, Mantario Trail. Get a bird's eye view of the Souris River walking across Canada'
CyclingMountain bike steep terrain around Manitoba's highest point, Baldy Mountain, in Duck Mountain Provincial Park, while imagining what it must have been like to live here 10,000 years ago when this first swath of dry land finally emerged out of a great lake
CanoeingWith more than 100,000 lakes and thousands of rivers, bogs and streams, you can ply your water vessel practically anywhere in Manitoba. In fact, your Manitoba water getaway can begin right in Winnipeg where visitors have been arriving by water at the junc
Watch WildlifeManitoba offers a wealth of opportunities for unpretentious,quality encounters with nature. This is the land of 100,000 lakes and many wildlife viewing areas waiting to be explored. Use a guide or outfitter to help you discover them or explore on your own
SnowmobilingTravel on more than 10,000 kilometres of designated snowmobile trails. In many places, you can ride all day and drive your machine right to the doorstep of your cabin, lodge, bed and breakfast or hotel. Snowmobiles are a part of life in many Manitoba comm
Horseback RidingThere is no shortage of open spaces for you to roam on this range. Any time of the year, Manitoba looks great from horseback.In the west, travel rolling hills abundant with wildlife. Enjoy dramatic Canadian Shield country in the east. Spend a few hours or