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Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Museum (Sandy Lake)
This museum features artifacts from the original Riding Mountain settlement of 1899, including beautifully embroidered, hand-crafted clothing. Also includes a display of traditional Ukrainian arts and crafts, with Easter eggs, wood carvings, traditional breads and more. A nearby replica log house is available for viewing, and outdoor clay ovens for bread-baking... » more
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. John the Baptist (Garland)
Completed in 1964, the new church building replaced one originally constructed in 1911. The building and its facade and domes are classic examples of the architectural traditions of eastern Europe. » more
Ukrainian Pioneer Dwelling (Buddas) (Olha)
When Ukrainian settlers first arrived in the area west of Riding Mountain in 1899, their first homes were small, tent-shaped pole structures with roofs of hay, known as buddas. Michael Swistun was born in one of these structures in 1900, and constructed two buddas near the original settlement trail. » more
Ukrainian Settlement Monument (Olha)
A monument near Olha commemorates the 100th anniversary of Ukrainian settlement in Canada, and marks the site where, over 100 years ago, 42 children and three adults succumbed to scarlet fever on their way to new homes and a better life in the Parkland region. » more
