Category Archives: travel

New Winter Fun on the Way

As we turn the calendar to November and see all the Christmas stuff going out in the stores that can only mean one thing…. another Manitoba Winter is just around the corner. There were a few changes done around here this past summer that are … Continue reading

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The answers to some FAQ….

Q. When can I book for next year? Now. We accept reservations for all types of camping year round – daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal sites. Q.  Are you open in the winter? The Office  and RDR Grill are open year round but … Continue reading

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A smile to start your Sunday morning

A couple go for a meal at a Chinese restaurant and order the ‘Chicken Surprise’, The waiter brings the meal, served in a lidded cast iron pot. Just as the wife is about to serve herself, the lid of the … Continue reading

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Bring a Friend

If you have friends that you enjoy spending camping time with, this is the weekend to bring them out. Coming up is our ‘bring a friend weekend’.  That means you will get two campsites for the price of one. The … Continue reading

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Fall Superstitions

This is one of those  “you learn something new everyday” type of days. I had no idea there were so many superstitions associated with Fall. OK, I never said that I learned anything important. But for a Friday afternoon it … Continue reading

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Open Farm Day 2012

If you are looking for an excuse to get out for a Sunday Drive this weekend you may want to check out Open Farm Day. In this area you can learn about cows, pigs, sheep and alpacas among other things. … Continue reading

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Back to School Blues

As I write this we are now nearing the end of the first week of back to school.  I have seen a variety of responses when asked if this was a good thing or bad thing. Most seem to be … Continue reading

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Fall Finale Special Time

Sadly it is time to admit that summer is coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean that camping has to stop.  The activities here at the Duck keep going all the way into the fall. Our heated pool and … Continue reading

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Quarry Days this Weekend

It’s that time of year when Stonewall comes out to have fun and welcome lots of visitors. Every August the organizers of Stonewall Quarry Days do an amazing job of lining up some great activities. The biggest features are the … Continue reading

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Introducing Dizzy

I figured it was time for me to make a long overdue introduction to the newest attraction at The Duck. I was told that the first thing we had to do was come up with a name for our newest … Continue reading

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