strategic location, saying, “We’re situated straight east of the city of Winnipeg. We may border the city, but we have that rural way of life here. We have two major railroads, CN and CP, coming through our area, and four arteries leading into Winnipeg south and north, as well as Highway 1. So, Springfield is in an ideal location for business development. A RECREATION AND TOURISM HAVEN Springfield offers an inviting array of natural beauty and attractions, including proximity to Birds Hill Provincial Park.The 10,000-acre Birds Hill Provincial Park hosts the annual Winnipeg Folk Festival and is a major draw for tourists to the region. Birds Hill Provincial Park Park also boasts two large Polo fields, and home to Springfield Polo Club , a small but motivated club. Springfield also boasts a large horse community, trails into Birds Hill, and around the northwest area of Springfield. In addition, the municipality is home to two of Western Canada’s most prestigious golf courses, Pine Ridge and Elmhurst.“Donald Ross is an architect of renowned reputation, and he’s the designer of those golf courses,” Therrien details. Another beloved attraction is Pineridge Hollow, a country shopping experience featuring a curated collection of furniture, clothing, home goods and décor, alongside a farmers’ market and a variety of artisan products. “We’re strategically very well located, and we’re very much sought after. It’s a really great place to live,” depicts the mayor. The Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church and Grotto, a provincial and national historic site, is another popular attraction.Therrien describes, “It’s an exceptional church, visually speaking, and the grotto is something out of this world. They have a medieval festival there every two years that draws thousands of people over the weekend. The municipality is also focused on providing recreational amenities to serve the whole community, with plans for a new recreation center in the works. The phased approach-two phases-will be more cost effective. 267 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 11 SPRINGFIELD, MB
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