Just 15 mi/24 km north of the city along Highway 59, you'll find Birds Hill Provincial Park. Birds Hill Park offers camping, cycling and in-line skating paths, excellent wildlife viewing (there are hundreds of white-tail deer who live in the park) and a top-notch music festival (The Winnipeg Folk Festival) held each July. The man-made lake offers a clean and safe beach for family swimming. Phone 204-945-3744. Toll-free 866-266-4862. http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/parks/popular_parks/birds_hill/index.html.
