Riverdale Municipality district, Manitoba, Canada

Places to visit near Rivers

Rivers is a town in Riverdale Municipality district, Manitoba, Canada, home to about 1,165 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 churches, 7 forts & heritage and 18 parks. The must-see places are Lake Wahtopanah (8 km), Juneberry River (23 km) and Antons Lake (45 km).

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Rivers, Manitoba
Rivers, Riverdale Municipality district, Manitoba, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rivers at a glance

Location
Riverdale Municipality district, Manitoba, Canada
Population
about 1,165
Coordinates
50.0308° N, 100.2403° W
Places within 50 km
127 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Rivers

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rivers: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rivers

104 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rivers. The closest is Rivers Dam (3 km); the best-known is Lake Wahtopanah (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lake Wahtopanah · lake · Riverdale Municipality · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Juneberry River · lake · Rural Municipality of Oakview · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Antons Lake · lake · Rural Municipality of Minto - Odanah · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Rivers Dam · lake · Riverdale Municipality · ~3 km
  • Minnedosa Beach · lake · Rural Municipality of Minto - Odanah · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Spillway · lake · Riverdale Municipality · ~4 km

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Churches near Rivers

46 churches within 100 km of Rivers. The closest is United Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Rivers

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rivers. The closest is Memorial Wall (32 km); the best-known is Canadian Pacific Railway Station (36 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Rivers

20 parks within 100 km of Rivers. The closest is Queen Elizabeth Park (34 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rivers

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rivers. The closest is Old Baldy (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Rivers

15 museums within 100 km of Rivers. The closest is Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Rivers

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 117 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rivers
  2. 4 km Rivers Provincial Park · nature spot, Riverdale Municipality
  3. 1 km Daly Beach · beach, Riverdale Municipality
  4. 5 km Lake Wahtopanah · lake, Riverdale Municipality
  5. 38 km Antons Lake · lake, Rural Municipality of Minto - Odanah
  6. 46 km Juneberry River · lake, Rural Municipality of Oakview
  7. 23 km Back to Rivers

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How to reach Rivers

    All places near Rivers by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rivers by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs38104Rivers Dam (3 km)
    Churches3746United Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage720Memorial Wall (32 km)
    Parks1820Queen Elizabeth Park (34 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1019Old Baldy (17 km)
    Museums615Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Rivers Provincial Park (4 km)
    Other attractions26Nav Canada (32 km)
    Beaches & coast34Daly Beach (5 km)
    Waterfalls11Power Smart Waterfall of Lights (34 km)

    Rivers: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rivers?

    Lake Wahtopanah (lake, about 8 km), Juneberry River (lake, about 23 km), Rivers Provincial Park (nature spot, about 4 km), Daly Beach (beach, about 5 km), Antons Lake (lake, about 45 km), United Church (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rivers?

    127 places on Spotwander: 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 churches, 7 forts & heritage, 18 parks, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rivers?

    Rivers Dam, about 3 km by road; Spillway (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rivers?

    United Church, about 1 km by road; Rivers Community Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rivers?

    Memorial Wall, about 32 km by road; Wind T (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rivers?

    Start in Rivers, visit Rivers Provincial Park, then Daly Beach, then Lake Wahtopanah, then Antons Lake, then Juneberry River, and drive back — about 117 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rivers?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Rivers

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rivers’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Rivers on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.