Gretna Manitoba Tourist Information
The beautiful Town of Gretna is located on the fertile agricultural lands of south-central Manitoba. Gretna is situated along Provincial Trunk Highway 30, and is only 125 kilometres southwest of Manitoba's capital city, Winnipeg. The Town is located right on the International border with the United States, and is the southern most community in the Pembina Valley. With its fertile soils, Gretna is truly part of southern Manitoba's agricultural heartland.
While in Gretna, stop off and visit the historic "Peace Bell". The Peace Bell is a 100-year-old bell, which was installed in the community in 1967. The Peace Bell is located on Provincial Trunk Highway 30, just north of the town. A commemorative cairn also marks the prominent settling of early Mennonite pioneers in the region, in the late 1870's.
The famous Trans Canada Trail passes just north of Gretna. Located along the abandoned CPR track extending to Altona, the trail provides an excellent opportunity for walkers, cyclists and (in winter) skiers to appreciate the beauty of the prairies surrounding Gretna.
The Mennonite Collegiate Saengerfest (Music Festival) in June, is a special event for music lovers to come and appreciate the talents of many local musicians. Also, Gretna hosts the "Hot Spot" festival, a local family and sporting event in the last weekend of August that helps bring together both young and old in the community.
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