You may have lived in Morden all your life and never taken note of it. The community is full of unique culture and heritage.

 Architecture, Art and Sculpture, a walk through the business district is another walk in the Parkland Pathways, an illustrated booklet of self guided walks being produced to celebrate Morden's Chautauqua Spirit project as a 2008 Cultural Capital of Canada.

"A walk through the business district" begins at the Morden Civic Centre on Stephen Street. The rose garden at the Civic Centre is a tribute to the hardy shrub roses that were developed at the Morden Research Station by Henry Marshall. You will find a bronze bust of Dr. Marshall among the roses later this summer, which was commissioned for the Chautauqua Spirit project

The walk will take you down historical Stephen Street and you will be directed to read the over 30 interpretive signs that are on many of the buildings.

Members of the Morden Historical and Horticultural Societys' have played a key role in developing the Parkland Pathways and researching its content.

At the turn of the 20th century, Morden was the commercial centre for a flourishing agricultural district.  The community grew rapidly and prospered. Major buildings of brick and stone, including the Arlington Hotel, the Post Office and Land Titles Building are reminders of Morden's early success in promoting itself. 

Other sights along the walk will include the new and old murals on several of the buildings, the Kinsmen Suncatch, examples of early 20th century homes built of stone and wood as well as a stop in Confederation Park for a look at the cenotaph.

The Parkland Pathways self guided walk brochure will be available at the Pembina Hills Arts Gallery or the Morden Civic Centre in mid-May.