Leaf Rapids, Manitoba Campgrounds and RV Parks

Leaf Rapids, Manitoba

Copper and zinc were discovered in 1969 by Sherritt Gordon Mines at Ruttan Lake. Leaf Rapids was designed as the first model mining town in northern Canada, and a novel Town Centre complex was developed, enclosed in one building with appropriate climate control. The residential bays radiate outward from this 210,000 sq. ft central site. Outside this comfortable sanctuary is a boreal forest and wilderness area, underlain by the Canadian Shield with outcroppings of Precambrian rock.

Beginning in 2005, the town moved towards a complete ban on plastic bag use. The effort culminated in April 2007. Since that time, other town and city planners have been in touch to learn how the process could be repeated in their communities. Leaf Rapids has the distinction of being the first community in North America to go green in this way. Now there is a cleaned-up environment to go with the clean northern Canadian air.

indoor Town Centre with varied shopping, conveniences and services
surrounding wilderness offers many recreation opportunities
Leaf Rapids Winter Carnival, 10 days in March
green community, with low air pollutant index and a ban on the use of plastic bags
National Exhibition Centre, locally-offered courses and travelling displays
Northern Lights