This Weekend at the Duck

Posted on May 13, 2015 by rubberduckyblog

May 15, 16, 17, 18 – Lots of indoor activities planned for the Long Weekend
Hot Tubs will be open regular hours.
Regular Pool will be open on a weather dependent schedule. Check the gumball machine in the Rec for this weekend’s schedule

Fri & Sat—RV Parts Surplus Sale in the Rec Building
Saturday
2-3pm – Ice Cream Social. Build your own sundae in the Rec Building
sm 1.77 lrg 2.79
approx. 5pm– Movie Marathon in the Outdoor Theater. Movie Title & times listed by the screen
Sunday
11am-2pm Curbside Game Box—Mobile Video Game Trailer near the Rec Building
6:30pm—Fun Bingo in the Rec Gazebo
Monday
9am – Ducky Hunt. Find the specially marked ducks and bring them to the office for a prize

RDR Grill & Concession Hours
Thu 10am-9pm Fri 10am-11pm
Sat, Sun 9am-11pm Sun 9am-7pm

Specials
Taco Fries
Crispy Fries topped with seasoned ground beef, salsa,
sour cream and shredded cheddar 4.73

Chocolate Brownie Explosion Twister
Creamy vanilla soft serve mixed with chocolate sauce, and
chunks of Brownie sm 3.94 lrg 4.39

Buy a Rubber Ducky Acrylic Cup and have it filled with Coke or Sprite for only $1
Check out the Spring Specials
Midweek Mayhem 26.95-28.95
May 22, 23 – Camp 2 nights for only $50

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The End of the Transformation

Posted on May 11, 2015 by rubberduckyblog

It has been a bit of a bittersweet day as we began the demolition of our old Picnic Shelter For anyone that has been following us for a while, you will remember that our Campground began as a Family Farm. If you are new to this Blog click over to the History of our Property page to learn more. We knew that the building was nearing the end of it’s life which is why we did the Gazebo addition to the Rec Building last summer. This Spring it was now time to complete the last phase of that addition and tear down the shelter.  In the years as a farm, the ‘picnic shelter’ was actually a machine shed.  That shed was the last piece of visible evidence of the Campground’s former life. It was the only thing left to remind us of where we began.  There are still a few little reminders here and there but most people would walk by and not even notice them. We will always remember where the walkway in the ‘barn’ aka Rec Building was, but it is now hidden under the new flooring.  As much as we tell ourselves that it was time to move forward and replace the shelter it still brings a little bit of sadness to drive in the lane and see the big empty space.

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This Morning ‘before’

This morning 'Before'

This morning ‘Before’

This morning 'Before'

This morning ‘Before’

This morning 'Before'

This morning ‘Before’

This afternoon 'During'

This afternoon ‘During’

This afternoon 'During'

This afternoon ‘During’

This Evening 'After'

This Evening ‘After’

This Evening 'After'

This Evening ‘After’

This Evening 'After'

This Evening ‘After’

This Evening 'After'

This Evening ‘After’

And so ends the transformation from Farm to Campground.

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This Weekend at the Duck

Posted on May 6, 2015 by rubberduckyblog

May 8, 9, 10

Regular Pool and Hot Tubs will be open.  Check gumball machine for this weekend’s hours
Bring a Friend Weekend – Stay 2 nights and get a 2nd campsite for free
All Weekend – Free Mini Golf
Saturday
2-3pm – Ice Cream Social. Build your own sundae in the Rec Building sm 1.77 lrg 2.79
4pm – Mother’s Day Purse Scavenger Hunt. (Find the list of items commonly found in purses)
7:00 – Movie Night – Soccer Mom

RDR Grill & Concession Hours
Thu, Fri 10am-9pm; Sat 9am-9pm Sun 9am-7pm

Specials
Don’t make Mom cook this weekend

Family Fries – 7.99
Waffles – Buy 1 get 1 free
Breakfast Special – sausages, scrambled eggs, toast and hashbrowns – 5.49

Buy a Rubber Ducky Acrylic Cup and have it filled with Coke or Sprite for only $1
Check out the Spring Camping Specials
Midweek Mayhem 26.95 – 28.95
May 22,23 – stay 2 nights for only $50

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This Weekend at the Duck

Posted on April 30, 2015 by rubberduckyblog

Hot Tubs are open!!! Regular pool is heating.

Friday & Saturday – pick your Ducky Discount. Pick a duck when you register and save up to 50% off camping fees.
Friday
Door Prize – enter to win a free $20 propane tank fill
Saturday
Door Prize – enter to win – Goodie bag with coupons, treats and merchandise
2-3pm – Ice Cream Social. Build your own sundae in the Rec Building sm 1.77 lrg 2.79
Dusk – Movie Night in the Outdoor Theater. ‘Big Fat Liar’

RDR Grill & Concession Hours
Fri, Sat – 10am-9pm; Sun 10am-5pm

Specials
Buy 1 slush, get 1 half price

Instore specials on camping supplies, candies, 2L coke or sprite and more

Ice Cream is now available
Check out the Spring Specials
Leave your camper parked and come back next weekend – ask about our Pay-As-You-Go Special

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I’ve been keeping a big secret

Posted on April 29, 2015 by rubberduckyblog

I admit it, I have been holding out on our campers. I have known something very important for over a week now and haven’t told anyone. Today it became official though, so it is time to share. The hot tubs are NOW OPEN. Well actually the pools are too but at this point it is only good if you are really into Polar Bear Swims.  We will start heating the regular pool for next weekend and the splash pool will be heated towards the end of May.

Something else happened today that I have been waiting 6 months for. My ice cream mix arrived this afternoon. That means twisters for lunch on Friday and ice cream social on Saturday.

This weekend  is pick your ducky discount – pluck a duck when you register and save up to 50% off camping fees. We will be doing door prize draws on Friday and Saturday evenings. Seasonal and weekend campers can come out and enter their names to win a prize.

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Our new entrance…

Posted on April 28, 2015 by rubberduckyblog

We now have two entrances into the main Rec Building area. One for RVs and one for cars.

RVs can now go straight head.

RVs can now go straight ahead.

Then stop in the staging area while you go inside to register

Then stop in the staging area while you go inside to register

Cars can turn to the left

Cars can turn to the left

Then either drive into the campground or stop in the new 1 hour parking area

Then either drive into the campground or stop in the new 1 hour parking area

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What does early Spring mean to Camping?

Posted on March 18, 2015 by rubberduckyblog

There has been a lot of excitement around Manitoba this past week. Seeing the snow almost gone on March 18 makes us feel like a kid on their way to Disneyland.
How does this affect our Campground? Well, most importantly is that we are well on our way to an early May pool opening. Second most important is that our Seasonal campers won’t have to trudge through snow when the power goes on.
Our virtual office (email and phone) is always open. Our physical office and RDR Grill & Concession will be open regular hours starting mid April Check the website and facebook page for updates . Until then we will be open by appointment only.
Most roadways are now accessible. Please keep in mind however that it will be wet and dirty at the campground for the next couple weeks.The Rec Building is also open. There is an information display set up with brochures, general information and pictures of what is hiding under the spring grime. If anyone is wanting to come check their campers, have a look around or get some information you are welcome to come out for a drive.

May Long weekend is only 58 days away, that’s only 130o hours.  Check out the website for some great early season camping specials.  Book your favourite campsite today.

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May Long Weekend

Posted on February 10, 2015 by rubberduckyblog

As we are all well aware the weather on a Manitoba May Long weekend can go from Snow to Sunburn in the blink of an eye. It doesn’t seem to matter what that weather is though our Manitoba campers will still be here. We are a hardy bunch and love to get out and camp after this cold, dreary winter. But that weather also makes planning activities a little bit difficult. We always try to include an indoor plan or backup plan for any of our campground activities just in case. So, I have spent the last few months searching for  a new activity that would fit that bill. I think I have found something that everyone will be able to enjoy regardless of what Mother Nature throws our way. And it doesn’t matter if you are 5 years old or 65 we can all give it a try. Curbside Game Box will be coming to the campground on the Sunday afternoon of May Long Weekend.

Campground activites may Long

Curbside Game box trailer

GAming trailer

Of course we are still hoping for a sunburn weekend and lots more to come this summer. Book your campsite now.

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Wishful thinking and a contest too

Posted on January 11, 2015 by rubberduckyblog

How about that weather? Yup it sucks unless you are a Polar Bear. But it’s always an easy topic of conversation no matter which season: wow it’s hot? can you believe how much rain we got? We got 4 feet of snow how about you? And of course at this time of year: it’s so cold that…. Although we are still in a brutal cold streak the weather powers that be are saying we are headed for a warm up. This of course brings the question – do you think it will actually happen? Which brings me to my latest contest idea. When do you think the next day we will see a temperature above -10C will be? Will it be next week or next month or next year?
Contest details: go to our Rubber Ducky Facebook Page and find the post “Enter our Blog Contest”. Comment the next date you think our temperature will be above -10C. One entry per person.  Guesses must be made at least one day in advance. Winners will receive $10 Ducky Bucks. In the event of multiple winners the first 3 correct guesses will win. Official temperature will be determined by the thermometer located at Rubber Ducky Resort.

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One last This Weekend at the Duck

Posted on October 9, 2014 by rubberduckyblog

Saturday
5pm – Annual Thanksgiving Potluck
Sunday
Movies in the Rec Building starting at 3pm

RDR Grill & Concession Hours
Fri noon-9pm
Sat 9am – 10pm
Sun 9am-9pm
Specials
Taco in a Bag
A bag of Doritos filled with seasoned beef, lettuce, salsa, sour cream and shredded cheese 2.79

Cheeseburger & Onion Rings
Our popular classic cheeseburger with a side of crispy onion rings 7.17

Candy, chocolate bars, ice cream and chips are on sale. Stop by the concession to see the selection.

Outdoor Storage $28/month
Indoor Golf Cart Storage $10/month
Seasonal sites start at $1900/year (includes winter storage)

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