Tours in Souris

Souris offers a number of great, exciting and educational tours for any age. Unearth buried treasure at the Souris Agate Pit where fossils and the largest assortment of semi-precious stones in North America can be found.

Step back in time by visiting the Hillcrest Museum. See what life was like in the 1900s. With its wide variety of period displays, the “castle” overlooking the Souris River makes the past come alive. The property also houses a mounted butterfly collection, a small Agricultural Museum, as well as a vintage fire engine and caboose. Right across from the Hillcrest Museum is the renowned and historic Swinging Bridge of Souris. This bridge is Canada’s longest historical suspension bridge measuring 604 ft (184 meters). The bridge is open night and day, and now has lights to guide your way.

Experience first hand what it would be like to drive a train using the diesel engine simulator at the Souris Railway Museum. See the one-of-a-kind artifacts, historical records and memorabilia from those who worked on the railways. Alongside the Railroad Museum is The Plum. Acting as Souris’ Visitor & Information Centre  The Plum Museum and Visitor Centre is an 1883 heritage church building decorated in original Victorian colors of plum and chocolate brown. Housed within this tiny charming building is an digital interactive exhibit of the Swinging Bridge! A large 65″ Smart-Board showcases videos and images of the bridge and floods over its long history since first built in 1904.  Even test your bridge history knowledge by playing Bridge Jeopardy!

Don’t miss Victoria Park with its swimming pool that includes four water slides, beach-like entry slope and a lazy river, or the hiking trails to the Lookout Tower and Mystical Old Oak Tree. Victoria Park is a relaxing way to enjoy nature and your stay in Souris. If you enjoy flowers, then be sure to take a tour of Sadler’s Creekside Greenhouse and see the local plants and flowers being grown.

Tour Contacts
Please contact the following people to book your tour.

Tour Contact Name Phone Number  
Hillcrest Museum Jackie Kirkup    
Agate Pit Frank Grabowski 204-720-2130  
The Plum SGCDC 204-741-0631 sgcdc@mymts.net
The Souris Railway Museum Ferg Devins 204-483-3361 fergus@wcgwave.ca
Victoria Park Pool Park Office 204-483-5212
204-483-5214 (Off Season)
svrc@mts.net
Sadler’s Creekside Greenhouse Crystal Page 204-573-4452 office@sadlerscreeksidegreenhouse.com

Admission Cost:
Hillcrest Museum: $5 for adults, $3 for children, free for children under the age of 5.
The Souris Railway Museum: By donation.
The Plum: By donation.
Agate pit: $5.00/person or $20.00 per vehicle permit

Upcoming Events

May
12
Fri
all-day Victoria Junction Project Survey
Victoria Junction Project Survey
May 12 – Jun 12 all-day
Victoria Junction Enhancement Project Survey Committee members are available to make a presentation to your group and/or answer questions you may have. You can contact Kris Doull at (204) 483-0692 or victoriaparkjunction@gmail.com for more information.
Jun
6
Tue
8:30 am Water Analysis Pick Up Days
Water Analysis Pick Up Days
Jun 6 @ 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Residents who wish to submit water samples for analysis with Horizon Lab in Winnipeg should pick up testing bottles at the Municipal office and return samples in the morning of June 6th or 13th along[...]
Jun
13
Tue
all-day Victoria Junction Project Survey
Victoria Junction Project Survey
Jun 13 – Jul 14 all-day
Victoria Junction Enhancement Project Survey Committee members are available to make a presentation to your group and/or answer questions you may have. You can contact Kris Doull at (204) 483-0692 or victoriaparkjunction@gmail.com for more information.