Gilbert Plains Golf and Country Club

Opened in 1967 as part of the Centennial Park, the Gilbert Plains Golf and Country Club featured nine holes artfully arranged along the winding Valley River.

In 1997, another nine holes were added to the course. Now offering 18 holes, the popular course is known for its rolling landscape, generous bunkers, many stealthy hazards and huge greens. The club is host to a variety of golf tournaments throughout the season.

After the game, golfers can relax at the Clubhouse with its licensed restaurant.

Centennial Park

Located in a valley on the west side of town, the Gilbert Plains Centennial Park is home to the golf course, as well as a picnic area, campgrounds, wading pool and playground. The park is situated on the gentle Valley River, suitable for swimming, rafting and canoeing.

In the winter, the park is popular with tobogganners and cross-country skiers.

Gilbert Plains is also near two very large park areas, the Riding Mountain National Park and the Duck Mountain Provincial Park. Both parks are within a 30 minute drive, and offer further opportunities for camping, hiking, skiing, boating and fishing.

Gilbert Plains-Grandview Agricultural Society Annual Fair & Rodeo

Every July, the community comes together at the Gilbert Plains-Grandview Agricultural Society Annual Fair & Rodeo, a three-day event with a parade, midway, light horse show, agricultural exhibitions and plenty of social gatherings. This weekend is frequently selected for family reunions and homecoming events.

The Rodeo is dual approved by the Manitoba Rodeo Cowboys Association and the Canadian Cowboy Association. It features saddlebronc, bare back, calf roping, team roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling and and bull riding. The behind-the-chute facilities are superior and there is excellent grandstand viewing. For more information about the rodeo, contact (204) 546-3450.

Community Facilities

There are a number of other community recreational facilities:

• Gilbert Plains Community Centre, with curling rink and skating rink
• baseball diamonds
• tennis courts
• rifle range
• playgrounds
• Plains Fish Bowl & Billiards
• cross country ski trails
• Drop-In Centre (55+)

Local Clubs and Events

• Intermountain Snowmobile Club 170 - a 170-mile poker derby first Saturday in March (March)
• Pelican Run - vintage snowmobile parade run held second Saturday in March (March)
• Gilbert Plains Wildlife Association
• Plains-View Bowling Association
• Gilbert Plains Canskate Club
• Grand Plains Skating Club
• various curling clubs - mens, womens, mixed, seniors, high school, junior high
• Gilbert Plains Commercial Hockey - GP Lightning and GP Rink Rats
• Gilbert Plains Minor Hockey Association
• Intermountain Handgun Club
• Gilbert Plains Minor Softball
• Adult Co-ed Slow Pitch League
• Veselka Ukrainian Dance Club - Annual Spring Recital
• Gilbert Plains Band
• Gilbert Plains Ceramics Club
• Nimble Thimble Quilting Club

Gilbert Plains Recreation Commission

For more information about recreational activities and events in the Gilbert Plains area, contact Deanna Gouldsborough, Recreation Commission Director at (204) 548-2063.