Walks/Tours

Parkland Pathways Heritage WalkParkland Pathways Heritage Walks

The Parkland Pathways Heritage Walks Brochure - is an illustrated brochure of five self-guided walks.
1. A Rose By Any Other Name - walk through the Morden Research Station
Description ( 2.8 MB)
Map ( .1MB)
2. Art & Architecture - walk through Morden's business district
Description (2.5 MB)
Map (.1 MB)
3. Along the Creek and Through the Woods - walk through Morden Parks
Description (5.1 MB)
Map (.1 MB)
4. On the Shore of Glacial Lake Agassiz - walk by the lake and golf course
Description (3.0 MB)
Map (.1 MB)
5. Morden's Mansions - walk by Morden's heritage homes.
Description (3.0 MB)
Map (.1 MB)

 

Morden residents and visitors can pick up a copy of the brochure at the Pembina Hills Arts Centre, the Library or the Civic Centre. These brochures were produced especially for the "Chautauqua Spirit" year. The Parkland Pathways Heritage Walks brochure describes Morden’s architectural, landscaping, and botanical heritage and also notes significant historical sites. The brochures are free but there will be a limited supply. An online copy of the walks can be viewed by clicking on the links above.

Grow Your Roots Garden Tour

"Grow Your Roots" Garden Tour

The Morden Horticultural Society organized a self-guided "Grow Your Roots" Rose Garden Tour in Morden. It took place on June 21st, 2008 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. A total of twelve impressive private gardens were made accessible to the general public for this one day event. Brochures were available at the Pembina Hills Arts Centre from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on the day. Signs were posted at each site and maps were provided within the brochure. To see a copy of the brochure click on the Grow Your Roots Garden Tour icon. (5.2 MB PDF File)

 

"Story of the Stones" Tour

Date: June 7th, 2008 - One Day Event
Time: 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm and 4:30m
Venue: Starting at the Art Gallery

There will be four guided walking tours with a special added twist. The tours will begin at the Art Gallery where you will meet your guide and pick up a brochure. From there you will visit four designated buildings in Morden where local actors in period costume will provide a five-minute introduction to the stone mansion, noting its history and architectural significance. The performances will take place each hour at each of the houses. The performances also will be recorded and made available for future self-guided walks.