Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park — Attraction in Winnipeg

We found place to park with little strife Where echoes lingered, once full of life Stone walls stood proud, though time had worn Silent keepers of prayers, long ago sworn

Rumours dance among the warmed spring breeze Of spirits adrift among the trees We tread with wonder, hearts alight Listening close for ghosts of day, ghosts of night

We spoke of monks and their quiet grace Bound to devotion in this sacred place Brick by brick, their story told Of lives of belief, of devotions scrolled

The frozen river, gleamed sparkling, and white All the way until the day became night A first warmth of spring, the sun's tender glow Lit paths where melting waters flow

Hand in hand, with steps so light We wandered through history's quiet night A moment of peace, as the world stood still Haunted by wonder and warmed by will

As daylight faded, and the shadows grew long We felt the echoes like a distant song With quiet minds, and hearts at ease We depart carried by a crisp...

The Trappist monastery provincial heritage Park is an extremely beautiful provincial park located in St Norbert, a few kilometres south of Winnipeg.

The monastery was initially constructed in 1903/1904 and was in use until 1978. In 1983 the monastery was sadly gutted by fire. It is now part of the provincial park and is being cared for by the province of Manitoba.

The setting of this monastery is absolutely amazing as it is situated on the banks of the LaSalle river. The park is situated right next to Southwood golf course.

There is plenty of green space in the park in addition to benches and a few picnic tables. It’s a very calm, peaceful and serene environment, which makes it the perfect place to spend time with family and friends or just spending time to respect.

There is plenty of free parking, no admission ticket is required and it is located adjacent to the world peace pagoda as well as the St Norbert arts centre. The park is also...

I think I could have loved this place. The former habitation of a group of Trappist monks. A place of peace and contemplation...

I checked the site before I came. It said it was open to the public, except during Shakespeare in the Ruins, so I went. Lo, but they were beginning to set up for Shakespeare in the ruins when I arrived! And I got some stink-eye from a lady who grudgingly let me look around as they began to set up.

Post when you will be doing Shakespeare in the ruins! Add a precise description of when us wanderers cannot be there!

Hell, had I known in advance that it was happening I may have stayed and paid! Beautiful location for some...