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The Ultimate Westman Summer Bucket List: 10 Experiences You Need to Have before Summer Ends Long evenings, sparkling lakes, winding prairie roads, vibrant community events, and breathtaking sunsets create the perfect backdrop for making memories close to...

2026 Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala Recipients Congratulations to the 2026 award recipients & nominees at the Annual Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala, which took place on Thursday, June...

Discover Stories that Span Generations Indigenous tourism offers visitors an opportunity to connect with the stories, cultures, traditions, and histories that have shaped this land for generations....

2026 Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala: Registration NOW OPEN! Tourism Westman is pleased to announce the 2026 Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala. This special evening will recognize and celebrate the exceptional...

Sweet Stops: The Best Bakeries in Southwest Manitoba In Southwest Manitoba, every small-town stop comes with fresh prairie air, friendly faces, and the irresistible scent of something baking just around...

Wild & Wintery: Top Trails to Spot Wildlife in Westman There’s something special about winter on the prairies. The snow quiets everything – except nature. In Western Manitoba, winter is one of...

2026 Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala – Call For Nominations NOW OPEN! Tourism Westman invites you to nominate an individual, business, organization or community within the region that has made significant contributions to the...

February Fun! With a long weekend to break up the month and winter landscapes at their most beautiful, February is the perfect time to...

2 FREE Training Sessions in January 2026! Tourism Westman, in partnership with Manitoba Tourism Education Council are hosting two virtual workshops in January: Manitoba Service Excellence and Manitoba Ambassador...

Embrace the Chill & Cheer December brings a dusting of snow, frosty mornings and early sunsets and with them a special kind of magic across Southwest Manitoba....

A Perfect Fall Adventure Guide October is one of the most magical months in Southwest Manitoba. Crisp mornings, golden leaves and cool nights make it an ideal...

Congrats to the Winners! We had such a fantastic time celebrating all of our Westman nominees’ accomplishments at our annual Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala! Congrats...

2025 Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala: Registration NOW OPEN! Tourism Westman is pleased to announce the 2025 Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala. This special evening will recognize and celebrate the exceptional...

2025 Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala – Call for Nominations! Tourism Westman invites you to nominate an individual, business, organization or community within the region that has made significant contributions to the...

Top spots for Winter Fun in Westman! Whether it’s building a snowman, ice skating on frozen lakes, or cozying up by a crackling fire – Wintertime offers endless opportunities...

4 Westman Provincial Parks You’ll Want to Visit this Summer! Provincial Parks provide a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, offering countless opportunities for outdoor recreation – from...

2024 Tribute to Tourism Awards What a lovely time we had celebrating all of our exceptional nominees at our annual Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala! The event...

2024 Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala – Registration NOW OPEN! Tourism Westman is pleased to announce the 2024 Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala. This special evening will recognize and celebrate the exceptional...

2024 Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala – CALL FOR NOMINATIONS OPEN! Tourism Westman invites you to nominate an individual, business, organization or community within the region that has made significant contributions to the...

5 Spots for a Cozy Winter Getaway! Winter in Westman provides a snowy canvas full of unique stays for those seeking a getaway from the ordinary. Imagine cozying up...

2023 Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala Tourism Westman is pleased to announce that the 2023 Annual Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala held on June 15th, 2023 at The...

2023 Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala – Registration NOW OPEN! Tourism Westman is proud to announce the 2023 Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala. This special evening will recognize and celebrate the exceptional...

2023 Annual Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala – STILL ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS! Tourism Westman invites you to nominate an individual, business, organization or community within the region that has made significant contributions to the...

Westman Arts & Culture Passport Just in time for Summer, various arts council organizations in the Westman Region collaborated to promote local arts and culture using the...

We’re Hiring! TikTok Adventurer – Summer Term Position (July/August) Tourism Westman is looking for a creative and independent individual to help us with content...

Westman Road Trips Worth The Drive (IN)… In the spirit of summer and all things seasonal, we’ve mapped out a few road trips inspired by some of the region’s...

Top Spots for Winter Fun in Westman Finding Winter activities that bring you joy can be a great way to add to your quality of life as those temperatures...

Tourism Funding Opportunities… Various tourism funding opportunities are currently open for applications in Manitoba!  A brief overview of each is outlined below, with links to...

Making Family Memories in Virden & Oak Lake Beach With family roots in southwestern Manitoba, I always look forward to visiting the region each summer. This year, instead of visiting our...

Tourism Relief Fund – Applications NOW OPEN! The Tourism Relief Fund, administered by Canada’s regional development agencies and Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), supports tourism businesses and...

Download the NEW Tourism Westman App! We are excited to announce the launch of our new app – Scan the QR Code below to download and plan your...

Be Sure to See Our Stars! In rural Manitoba, we don’t customarily toot our own horn, but being home to these outstanding venues, we are proud to lay...

Trails Grant for Manitoba New grant programs announced to assist in the development and enhancement of recreational trails throughout Manitoba: This past year, trails in Manitoba...

Shop local and keep your money where your heart is… UPDATE: Since the original posting of this article, things have progressed to code red status here in Manitoba. HOWEVER, the GOOD NEWS...

150 Reasons to Celebrate We can’t think of a better way to celebrate Manitoba’s 150th Anniversary than sharing 150 of the discoveries that await you on...

Make a Splash! Westman’s Best Spots to cool off this Summer Given our National Reputation as a leading Province for agriculture, it may surprise visitors to learn that Southwestern Manitoba is home to...

COVID-19 Update At Tourism Westman our priority at this time is the health and well-being of our staff and clients in our communities.  We...

Community Tourism Planning Workshop – January 28th & 29th Tourism Westman, in partnership with Manitoba Tourism Education Council and Travel Manitoba, are hosting a two-day Community Tourism Planning Workshop this January:...

16th Annual Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala Tourism Westman is pleased to announce that the 16th Annual Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala held on June 5, 2019 at Prairie...

16th Annual Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala – Registration now OPEN! Tourism Westman is proud to announce the 16th Annual Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala. This special evening will recognize and celebrate the...

Still time to submit nominations for upcoming Tourism Awards – Deadline Extended! Tourism Westman invites you to nominate an individual, business, organization or community within the region that has made significant contributions to the...

16th Annual Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala – Call for Nominations now OPEN! Tourism Westman invites you to nominate an individual, business, organization or community within the region that has made significant contributions to the...

Facebook for Business/Instagram for Business Workshops – November 23, 2018 Tourism Westman, in partnership with Manitoba Tourism Education Council and Travel Manitoba, are hosting two social media workshops: Facebook for Business &...

2018 Tee Up Westman winners announced! Congratulations to this year’s Tee Up Westman contest winners and thank you to all who participated by golfing Southwest Manitoba’s beautiful courses!...

15th Annual Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala Tourism Westman is pleased to announce that the 15th Annual Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala held on June 13, 2018 at the Gladstone &...

15th Annual Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala – registration open! Tourism Westman is proud to announce the 15th Annual Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala. This special evening will recognize and celebrate the...

Tee Up Westman Tee Up Westman is back! Tourism Westman is pleased to announce that the Tee Up Westman booklet will be made available once...

Discover how your heart beats in Southwest Manitoba – Winter Wonderland An evening immersed in culture at the Annual Westman Multicultural Festival, topped off with a colorful light display at the skating oval...

15th Annual Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala – Call for Nominations now OPEN! Tourism Westman invites you to nominate an individual, business, organization or community within the region that has made significant contributions to the...

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: 2018 TRIBUTE TO TOURISM AWARDS GALA VENUE Tourism Westman is currently seeking proposals for the location of the upcoming Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala, taking place on the evening...

Discover how your heart beats in Southwest Manitoba – Rural Retreat A rejuvenating weekend spent at Journey Home Artist Retreat in Waldersee, Manitoba/A relaxing day out with the family in beautiful Souris, MB!

Manitoba BEST Service Excellence Workshop – November 9, 2017 Tourism Westman, in partnership with Manitoba Tourism Education Council, hosting MB BEST Service Excellence Workshop at Riverbank Discovery Centre in Brandon, MB...

Prairie Lands to Swirling Sands in Spruce Woods Provincial Park Is it possible to live your whole life somewhere and still discover ways to be surprised by it? As much as we...

2017 Tee Up Westman winners announced! Congratulations to this year’s Tee Up Westman contest winners and thank you to all who participated by golfing Southwest Manitoba’s beautiful courses!...

Discover how your heart beats in Southwest Manitoba – Outdoor Adventure A beautiful weekend of camping & outdoor adventure at William Lake in beautiful Turtle Mountain Provincial Park near Boissevain, Manitoba!

Journey Home Imagine road tripping down open highway, through the lush green farmlands of Western Manitoba. The idyllic prairie town of Waldersee appears, consisting...

A family getaway to Clear Lake Clear Lake, Wasagaming, Riding Mountain National Park. Where do we start? There aren’t many places like this special town, nestled in Southwest...

14th Annual Tribute to Tourism Awards & Gala Tourism Westman is pleased to announce that the 14th Annual Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala held on June 7, 2017 at the International Peace...

Discovery Pass In celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017, entrance to Canada’s National Parks, Historic Sites and Marine Conservation Areas is...

Tee Up Westman Tee Up Westman is back! Tourism Westman in partnership with Manitoba Growth, Enterprise and Trade is pleased to announce that the Tee...