Asessippi Ski Area & Resort is located just 15 minutes north of Russell near highway 83. The resort features 25 downhill runs, 3 chair lifts, 2 terrain parks, a downhill snow tubing park and a beautiful village building with lots of amenities.

Asessippi hosts a number of annual winter events, like Get Amped, Rail Wars and Big Air for freestyle competitors plus is the venue for many Manitoba Alpine events including the provincial championships. The last day of the season there is also an annual slush cup event, that is fun for all.

The winter season for Asessippi Ski Area is from early December to the beginning of April. For more details see www.asessippi.com.

The resort also features a number of summer activities including river tubing, Eurobungy trampolines, paint ball and kayak rentals. The summer schedule does vary, please see www.asessippi.com for details.

Located just a short drive (5km) east of Russell on Hwy 45, the Russell Golf Club welcomes all visitors to it's scenic 9-hole golf course.

The par 36 (slope 111-115) layout offers an excellent  test for golfers of all skill levels. Featuring challenging greens  and irrigated well manicured fairways. 

You can find fees and events on their website at
www.russellgolfcourse.com

Just twenty minutes north of Russell is one of North America's top fishing lakes. Lake of the Prairies is a man made reservoir created by the Shellmouth Dam. Two rivers, the Assiniboine and the Shell River both feed into the lake creating a beautiful recreational area. The Asessippi Provincial Park is located on one side of the lake with a camp ground, concession, mini golf course and more. Further north of the park is Prairie Lake Lodge with an 18-hole golf course and club house. You can also access the lake from a number of different locations. Water skiing, kayaking and a whole host of activities are available here as the lake has lots of room.

There are also a number of events held on the lake including the summer walleye event and winter ice fishing derby.

There is even more fishing in the area. While walleye is the top catch on Lake of the Prairies, you will also find many more great lakes in the area. Spear Lake, Assiniboine River, East Goose Lake, Shell River, Silver Beach, Deep Lake, Arrow Lake, Seech Lake and Tokarok Lake are all within a one hour radius with excellent trout and fly fishing experiences.

Please see the Fish and Lake Improvement Program for the Parkland Region or FLIPPR for short!

Russell also has a Recreational Fishing League, a non-profit group dedicated to introducing youth to fishing. To get involved call 204-773-2422.

Inglis Grain Elevators National Historic Site is internationally recognized as a unique and enduring architectural symbol of the Prairies, representing one of the most important periods in the development of Canada's grain industry from 1900 to 1930.

The elevators are located in the community of Inglis, just 15 minutes north of Russell and on your way to Asessippi or Lake of the Prairies. Stop in to view these magnificent structures.

See more at www.ingliselevators.com

There is lots more to see and do in the area, please be sure to check out the Asessippi Parkland Tourism website. You'll find even more attractions, events and hospitality to enjoy.

Web Site: www.asessippiparklandtourism.com
Phone: 204-773-4792