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POINT OF INTEREST: Dawson Trail Park Exhibits

HISTORICAL NUGGETS:
The Lost Treasure
First Nations Employed on the Line (1968-1871)
Working on the Dawson Road (1926-1928)

Dawson Trail Park Exhibits

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Continue east on Dawson Road through Richer and in about 300 metres on the right (south) side you will see the entrance to the Dawson Trail Park behind the LUD of Richer building and the Fire Hall.

Here you can view two permanent art murals relevant to the history of the Dawson Trail.

The Dawson Trail Journey West Exhibit

The first mural, on the North side (above), is titled "The Journey West", and explores five themes relevant to the westward expansion by the Dominion of Canada and its impact on First Nations, Métis, immigrants and others whose lives were forever changed by the advent of this first, all Canadian land route West. Artist Pierrette Sherwood. Commissioned by the Dawson Trail Arts and Heritage Tour and sponsored in part by the Richer Community Club. The timber-frame structure was constructed by Robert Laurin of BossQ construction.

This metal mural is located on the timber-framed, exhibit structure north east of the baseball diamonds as you enter the Dawson Trail Park. It is titled "The Journey" by local artist Pierrette Sherwood and explores five themes relevant to the westward expansion by the Dominion of Canada including the road's impact on First Nations, Métis, immigrants and others whose lives were forever changed by the advent of this first, all Canadian land route West.

The Lost Gold & Lumbering Mural Exhibit

The South side (above), explores the local lumber industry that has shaped this region and the famous story of the lost gold that is connected to the history of the Dawson Trail. Artist Maurice Sherwood. Commissioned by the Dawson Trail Arts and Heritage Tour and sponsored in part by the Richer Community Club. The timber-frame structure was constructed by Robert Laurin of BossQ construction.

This mural is located on the south side of the timber-framed exhibit structure north east of the baseball diamond as you enter the Dawson Trail Park. It was painted by artist Maurice Sherwood and explores the local lumber industry that has shaped this region along with the famous story of the lost gold that is connected to the history of the Dawson Trail.

Dawson Trail Park

Dawson Trail Park in Richer, Manitoba is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2020. It is a fifteen acre family oriented green space utilized by the community and surrounding area as a place to meet and gather. The park is open to the public, offering both residents and tourists a great place to spend the day for a family picnic or BBQ.

Founded in 1970, Dawson Trail Park has grown and developed. When the land was purchased it was a rocky field covered in tall grass but members of the community had a vision and saw the need for the growing community to have a place to come together. It now features modern play structures, timber framed picnic areas peppered with picnic tables, BBQ pits, a community fire pit, outdoor rink which hosts both summer and winter activities, a modular skate and BMX park, two entertainment stages, a rodeo/riding arena with grandstands, baseball diamonds, soccer nets and plenty of open green space.

Richer Park during the Rendezvous, a celebration showcasing Métis, Francophone and Indigenous cultures.

The Richer Community Club (RCC), along with maintaining the park for the community, hosts a variety of annual events which include a Canada Day Celebration with lots of fireworks, the award winning Richer Rough Stock Rodeo and Country Fair held the second weekend of August, as well as a Christmas in the Park event.

Currently, the RCC is constructing a five story tall translucent dome over the outdoor rink creating one of the largest pavilion style structures in eastern Manitoba and a BMX mogul trail that will double as a toboggan hill during the winter.

The community of Richer is also building an interactive historical site and market at Dawson Trail Park. The site will include an old-style general store, grassland teepees, a red river cart, and a pergola featuring a bronze plaque dedicated to community founders and builders.

Whether you have the urge to play or just relax, we invite you to visit. Check out the Richer Community Club Facebook page or the Richer Rough Stock Rodeo website at www.richerrodeo.ca to find out more.

Source: Richer Rough Stock Rodeo website at www.richerrodeo.ca and Richer Community Club Facebook page

Richer Rodeo - 2019 - friday - 138. Retrieved June 19, 2020 from www.richerrodeo.ca

Richer Rodeo - 2017 Gallery 3. Retrieved June 19, 2020 from www.richerrodeo.ca

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