Île-des-Chênes is an unincorporated settlement of about 1500 people (2016) in Eastern Manitoba. It is a bedroom community for Winnipeg.
It's in an area prolific with oak trees -- the town's name translates to Oak Island.
It is the home of the Île-des-Chênes North Stars senior ice hockey team.
- Manitoba Wildlife Haven, 1028 Arnould Rd (just north of town, +1 204-802-9133. Early Feb. The Haven provides shelter and a hospital for injured animals, and an Education Centre, ponds and interpretive park for those interested in learning more about our region’s rich variety of wildlife.
Manitoba Wildlife Haven, 1028 Arnould Rd (just north of town, +1 204-802-9133. Early Feb. The Haven provides shelter and a hospital for injured animals, and an Education Centre, ponds and interpretive park for those interested in learning more about our region’s rich variety of wildlife.
- The Snowman Festival, TransCanada Centre, 630 Riverd St, +1 204-878-3104. Organized family activities happen inside the after the snowman building contest, skating and toboggan run have chilled your fingers and nose. The festival offers a variety of art and play activities for kids. Pea soup and chili contest. Vintage car show. The event closes with a beer garden, social, and fireworks display.
The Snowman Festival, TransCanada Centre, 630 Riverd St, +1 204-878-3104. Organized family activities happen inside the after the snowman building contest, skating and toboggan run have chilled your fingers and nose. The festival offers a variety of art and play activities for kids. Pea soup and chili contest. Vintage car show. The event closes with a beer garden, social, and fireworks display.
- Capo di Grande Coffee House, 5-597 Meadowlark Blvd, +1 204-761-8727. M-F 6:30AM-9PM, Sa 9AM-5PM, Su 9AM-3PM; summer: M-F 7AM-7PM, Sa Su 9AM-2PM. Stone-baked flatbread pizzas, handmade sandwiches, in-house baked goods, wines, locally roasted coffee.
- Thai on 59, 12-597 Meadowlark Blvd, +1 204-289-4447. M-F 11AM-9PM, Sa Su 4PM-9PM. Without a doubt, the best Asian restaurant in this rural Franco-Manitoban community of 1500 people.
Capo di Grande Coffee House, 5-597 Meadowlark Blvd, +1 204-761-8727. M-F 6:30AM-9PM, Sa 9AM-5PM, Su 9AM-3PM; summer: M-F 7AM-7PM, Sa Su 9AM-2PM. Stone-baked flatbread pizzas, handmade sandwiches, in-house baked goods, wines, locally roasted coffee.
Thai on 59, 12-597 Meadowlark Blvd, +1 204-289-4447. M-F 11AM-9PM, Sa Su 4PM-9PM. Without a doubt, the best Asian restaurant in this rural Franco-Manitoban community of 1500 people.