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OUTDOOR RECREATION & TOURISM
NATURAL ADVANTAGE
Adventure Meets Opportunity
A distinctive destination with growing visitor demand, Emerson-Franklin combines natural beauty, heritage experiences and outdoor recreation with convenient access to Winnipeg and U.S. markets.
50+ km
of Roseau River adventure
Longest Trail
water-based adventure in Manitoba
Connected
to Winnipeg and U.S. markets
A Destination with Endless Possibilities
AUTHENTIC HERITAGE EXPERIENCES
Emerson-Franklin is a community of communities, each with their own distinct story and history to share. Whether it’s the stunning heritage buildings, several museums, or original bridge infrastructure, there is always somewhere unique to explore and learn about. Cultural heritage highlights include:​​
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Tolstoi Heritage Centre
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Franklin Museum
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Senkiw Swinging Bridge
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Emerson Town Hall & Court House
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First Railway in Western Canada
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First Customs House
CAMPING & ROSEAU RIVER
ADVENTURES
There are many opportunities and unmet commercial demand with campgrounds and related outdoor activities in Emerson-Franklin. Located close to urban centres and services, we offer the ideal place to set up your equipment rentals, food and beverage services, tour guides, or to support your commercial investment.
Roseau River Park offers a stark prairie landscape, accompanied by impressive trails and hundreds of fully-serviced campsites that continue to experience high demand.
WILDLIFE VIEWING
Discover the largest remaining tract of tall grass prairie reserve, home to hundreds of endangered species of birds, mammals, insects, grasses and wildflowers.
The Manitoba Tall-Grass Prairie Preserve near Tolstoi extends into the RM of Stuartburn a features the largest intact and contiguous tall-grass prairie in Canada. The area is home to diverse landscapes: wet and dry, marsh and fen, savannah and woodlands, riparian areas and rivers.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Grow With Our Tourism Potential
​Emerson-Franklin’s economic experts have analyzed and identified the following markets to have unique and favourable opportunities within the municipality’s Outdoor & Recreation Tourism sector:
Outdoor & Nature-Based Accommodations
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Campground & Resort Development
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Seasonal Accommodations
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Wilderness Retreats
Interpretive Eco-Tourism Facilities
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Endangered habitats and environments in the Municipality can be used for research and education
Storytelling & Tour Guides
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Crow Wing Trail Development
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Heritage Walking Tours
Water-Based Sport & Recreation
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Equipment Rentals
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Information Services
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Seasonal Concessions
Event Venues & Entertainment
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Event venue development
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Festival and tournament hosting
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Event vendors and entertainment services
Golf & Recreation Facility Development
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Expansion and enhancement of Emerson Golf Course and Kyle Memorial Golf Course
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Multi-use recreation facilities
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Supporting outdoor recreation infrastructure and amenities
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BUSINESS SUPPORT
Incentives That Move Projects Forward
Several incentives and supports are available and open to discussion with our Staff and Council to assist you in achieving your business objectives.
Opportunity Zone
Redirecting a grant of up to 100% of accruing municipal tax to targeted development projects like multi-family housing.
Shared Building Ownership
The Municipality and investor would create a joint venture to make more equity capital available.
Contact Us
Ready to start your next business investment or expansion in Emerson-Franklin? There are Several Resources and Supports Available to Assist Investors and Business.