Features Listed by Name – Turtle Mountain-Souris Plains Heritage Association

Independent Fur Trading Post - Napinka: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
(1846) An independent trader who was believed to come from Turtle Mountain set up a post in the Napinka area.
International Peace Garden Cafe: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
Located in the new Peace Garden Interpretive centre, nearby the cactus garden. Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm 7days a week
International Peace Garden Campground: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
Located inside the beautiful Peace Garden on the Canada / US border. Cafe, Souvenir shop and interpretive centre nearby. Phone: 1-204-534-2510 Visit: http://www.peacegarden.com/camping.htm
Irvin Goodon Wildlife Museum: [Site] — Access: Present Day Attraction
A collection of 300 full-mount animals from North America and New Zealand set in interactive, natural scenes.
Jubilee School: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
(September 11, 1957-1962)
Kentner's Great Northern Railway Museum: [Site] — Access: Present Day Attraction
Bill Kentner houses a Great Northern Railway Museum in his back yard northeast of Boissevain. He welcomes phone-ahead tours by donation.
Kirkwood School #1: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
(At least 1893-1963) Kirkwood was closed from 1921-1935 then again from 1949-1952. In 1938 Kirkwood moved to the second school site.
Kirkwood School #2: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
(At least 1893-1963) Kirkwood was closed from 1921-1935 then again from 1949-1952. In 1938 Kirkwood moved from previous location to present location.
Lake Max School: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
(1904-1968)
Lake William: [Site] — Access: Present Day Attraction
(1880s) There is a unique story behind how this lake got its name.
Lauder: [Site] — Access: Publicly Accessible
(1891) Two of the CPR lines met at Lauder in a “T” junction.
Lauder Cemetery: [Site] — Access: Publicly Accessible
(1899 – Present) The Lauder Cemetery is extremely well kept.
Lauder Ferry: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
(1892 – 1895) A raft made of trees and timbers served as a ferry across the Souris R. in the early days of settlement. It was operated by a pulley system and usually only in the spring when waters were high.
Lauder Inn: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
Located in the small ghost town of Lauder, this coffeeshop is housed in the community’s old two room schoolhouse. Open sometimes 7 days a week, call for hours. 200 Lorne Ave, Lauder. PHONE: 204-858-2244
Lauder Sandhills: [Site] — Access: Present Day Attraction
(10,000 BC - Present) The unique environment provided by the Lauder Sandhills attracted bison, which appealed to the early peoples who came to camp and live there.
Lauder School: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
(At least 1893-1973) Old school house became town hall. "New" building is still used as a post office and coffee shop; the "Lauder" Inn. (2011)
Leige: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
(1914 – 1961) Leige was a stop on the Wakopa Subdivision of the Canadian National Railway Line.
Leighton: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
(1892 - ?) Leighton was the name of a train station on the Pembina Branch of the Canadian Pacific Railroad.
Lena House: Possible Location: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
(1801 – 1802) Lena House was one of the only fur trading forts established on Turtle Mountain. Its location has never been conclusively determined.
Lennox-Goodlands School: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
(1884-1975)
Lennox Mine: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
(1883) The Lennox Coal Mine was the first commercial coal mine in Manitoba. It's location is not exact.
Lennox Post Office: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
(1886 - ?) Lennox Post Office
L & F Campground: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
In Melita. PHONE: 204-522-3183, 204-522-8680 VISIT: http://www.campscout.com/campground/MB0131/
Lime Kiln: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
(1890 - 1892) Lime Kiln. Not much is known about this site, other than that it existed. It is unknown whether it produced lime for local markets or for export.
Little Patch of Heaven: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
A small bed and breakfast outside of Hartney within walking distance of the Souris River. Firepit, Guest Garden, etc. PHONE: 204-858-2226 EMAIL: littlepatchofheavenbb@yahoo.ca VISIT: http://www.bedandbreakfast.mb.ca/listing.php?id=littlepatch