Manitoba Tall Grass Prairie Preserve

The Manitoba Tall Grass Prairie Preserve spans 5000 acres of native grassland, wetlands, oak savannah, and aspen woodland ecosystems near Gardenton and Vita.

Prior to European settlement in the 1800s, tall grass prairie covered extensive areas from Manitoba to Texas, with only one percent remaining today.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada collaborates with local farmers to maintain traditional land management practices through controlled burns and rotational grazing.

Visitors can explore two designated trails, the Aggasiz Trail and Prairie Orchid Trail, which showcase the diverse plant and animal species throughout the year.

The preserve protects over half of Manitoba's population of the western prairie white-fringed orchid, making it a critical sanctuary for this endangered species.

Location: Manitoba

GPS coordinates: 49.08550,-96.43060

Latest update: March 11, 2025 01:43