WELCOME TO THE
RAT RIVER RECREATION COMMISSION
Our purpose is to use the delivery of public recreation services to further the growth and development of our communities and the individuals within them.
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The Rat River Recreation Commission was founded in 1996. We are partnered with:
OUR FACILITIES
OUR VISION
The Rat River Recreation Commission is about connecting our communities in healthy and active ways through:
Wellness
To encourage the development of recreation opportunities that will increase physical, emotional, environmental, and social well-being to all citizens within the commissions mandate. Please visit https://lilstepswellness.com/ for more wellness information.
Programming
To encourage the development of public recreation programs which will include physical recreation, social recreation, artistic recreation, intellectual recreation, and audience entertainment based on identified need.
Leadership Development
To promote a high standard of recreation leadership to maintain a high quality of programs and services.
Volunteer Development
To encourage, promote and recognize volunteerism as an integral part of the community.
Resource and Communication
To facilitate the exchange of information. between community groups and the government, funding bodies, regional and provincial organizations concern with seniors, youth, persons with disabilities, volunteer, and professional development.
Public Education and Awareness
To promote the Benefits of Recreation and the important contribution that it makes to leading a healthy lifestyle.
Facilities
To provide access to resources that would encourage maximum use of existing facilities.
Communication
To establish and maintain a communication-information system whereby all residents are made aware of the availability of access to all recreation opportunities in the communities represented by the commission.
CROW WING TRAIL
The Crow Wing Trail is the longest section of the Trans Canada Trail in Manitoba. At 200km, it connects Winnipeg to Emerson through the municipalities of Ritchot, Niverville, De Salaberry, St-Pierre-Jolys and Emerson-Franklin. It closely follows the route of a Red River Ox-Cart Trail used in the mid-1800’s.
Rat River Recreation Commission (RRRC) has loaned GPS units to the trail committee for their mapping needs. RRRC has also utilized parts of the trail for workshops such as Edible Plants and Cross-Country Skiing. We also assist in the promotion of the Crow Wing Trail.