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North on Hwy #5 on the Eastern slope of Riding Mountain.
Eastside of Riding Mountain, Mountain View and Field on Hwy5 Kelwood Manitoba
A tiny village with big ideas!

Ce site Web est ma contribution et mon dévouement aux communautés agricoles. - Marjolaine Forest
This website is my contribution and dedication to the farming communities. - Marjolaine Forest

HOME

Looking for a fun family outing
to get out of the house
​this summer/fall?

​
​Come Check Out Our
Events,

Restaurants, Majestic Trees
and Dead Ox Trails!



THE BARN

The Barn at Sunset, in Kelwood Manitoba, Off Hwy#5. Photo credit Glenn D. Axford.
 WHEN YOU COME ACROSS
THIS BEAUTIFUL BARN,
YOU ARE HERE!

The idea for the Barn originated
from one couple and a collaboration
was formed with 24 community members.
Foraging in the forest on the Eastside of Riding Mountain in Kelwood Manitoba. Photo credit Glenn Axford.
Kelwood Girl going for a drive down country road Eastside of Riding Mountain Manitoba. Photo credit Glenn Axford.
Mountain Forest Meets Kelwood Plains Manitoba. Photo credit Glenn Axford Photography.
Make new memories with
​outdoor country experiences!

​*Parkland Permaculture
Tim Engbrecht
email:
[email protected]

Parkland Permaculture Global

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Business Highlight
​

*The Garlic Guys
​Dave Koszman
-
  204-212-2532
Keith Robulak
​-
 204-212-0559
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​Check out our,

BUSINESSES

Directory page
​The most viewed page other than HOME!

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Kelwood.ca website banner a multi layer of colours which is a great depiction of the setting for Kelwood, Manitoba. Credit Glenn D. Axford.

Thank you Tomah Axford, as the Proprietor
of
the MTN. GENERAL
Formerly in the Barn
we appreciate your vision for the community,
f
or the general store, top up on gas and personal
service and for your 6 years of great courtesy! 
​​
Wishing you all the best
in your future endeavours.
The MTN General, in the Barn with Tomah Axford Proprietor.In Kelwood, on the slope of the Eastside of Riding Mountain Manitoba


​PICTURE GALLERY of ​2024
​​Photographed, Sponsored and Published by- Glenn Douglas Axford

WANT SOMETHING QUICK ICY AND COLD!

AH YUM!


CHECK OUT THE STORE!
&
​
CELEBRATE SUMMER WITH A VISIT TO ONE OF OUR
​RESTAURANTS

​Anne Poschadel's
​CAFÉ 37
IN DOWNTOWN KELWOOD
*OPEN during AG FAIR


​OPEN
EVERY LONG WEEKEND
&
​​HOLIDAYS

​Fresh baked goods are
available on long weekends!

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SUMMER HOURS
​

FRIDAY & SATURDAY
9 am - 7 pm BREAKFAST
9 am - 2 pm firm

*OPEN 1st & 3rd SUNDAY of the MONTH
​Noon - 3 PM

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​
​LONG WKND & HOLIDAY HOURS
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
BREAKFAST
9 am - 2 pm firm open
until 7 pm

SUNDAY LONG WKND
Noon - 3
MONDAY LONG WKND
​10 - 4 pm​

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​
Connie Dafoe's
​

FARMER'S DAUGHTER
​IN THE BARN
​
​CLOSED
EVERY LONG WEEKEND
&
​​HOLIDAYS

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HOURS
TUESDAY - SATURDAY
10 am - 7 pm
&
SUNDAY
10 am - 4 pm
204-967-2653
CLOSED EVERY MONDAY
CLOSED LONG WEEKENDS

CLOSED EALL HOLIDAYS

SEE CAFÉ 37
FOR HOLIDAY
&
LONG WEEKEND HOURS

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This website is supported by ​the locals listed at the bottom of this page!
ROYAL CANADIAN - KELWOOD LEGION #50
needs you,
​not enough floor dancing going on!
​​

Don't miss a fabulous Performance
by great musicians!
​For Showtimes, Updates & Bookings
Call
204-967-2424

​​This Ad is Sponsored

Hours & Contact info

ROYAL CANADIAN
​KELWOOD LEGION #50
​
204-967-2424
IN DOWNTOWN KELWOOD
"New Spirit, Timeless Tradition:
Uniting Community with
Great Entertainment at
the Legion!"

​​HOURS
Open Thursday 4pm - 8pm
Open Friday 4pm - 10pm​
Open Saturday 4pm - 10pm
Hours extended during AG FAIR​​
email: Kelwood [email protected]
Instagram: KelwoodLegion50
facebook: kelwood Legion #50



PARKLAND PERMACULTURE
MONTHLY EVENT

 First Wednesday of every month in Kelwood
​with

Tim Engbrecht

This Ad is Sponsored
Parkland Permaculture is a permaculture group that meets on the first Wednesday of every month in Kelwood, Manitoba, and serves the area around Manitoba's Riding Mountain National Park
Project Description
Parkland Permaculture seeks to apply Permaculture design principles and support to members and landscapes surrounding Riding Mountain National Park
Initiatives
Include coordinated seed saving and a distributed seed bank, nursery stock, scion wood for grafting, plus cooperatively-owned infrastructure for member use (egg incubator, soil blockers, etc...)
Community/member support in the form of education, "permablitzes" and an emerging local economy also form a core of Parkland Permaculture's mandate.
​​
CLICK HERE FOR CONTACT INFORMATION:

​[email protected]
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KEEP SCROLLING

Adventure Outdoors
​With
BIG SKY COUNTRY LIVING
IN KELWOOD!

This Ad is Sponsored

Nestled under majestic mountain views, Kelwood invites you to slow down and savour the charm of small town life.  Just a breezy 20-minute drive ​North of Neepawa on hwy #5N, toward Riding Mountains East Gate on route #19
you'll find The Barn - your gateway to a well deserved escape.​
​Discover Local Treasures:
Stroll into the store for a refreshing drink and if you are...
Hungry?
Head downtown for Anne Poschadel's restaurant CAFÉ 37 for some heartwarming homestyle cooking.
Or
Connie Dafoe's The Farmers Daughter restaurant located in the same building as the store. Connie offers mouthwatering burgers with tallow cooked fries, or a sourdough crust pizza made with real cheese.
And,

for a laid back bite and refreshing drinks, the Royal Kelwood Legion Branch #50 is always a local favourite too. Check out the Businesses page for Legion hours.
More than a stop - it's a journey in Kelwood
It's not just about satisfying cravings; it's about uncovering hidden gems for friends and visitors alike.
From the warm hospitality to the stunning mountain backdrop, every moment here feels like a treasure waiting to be discovered.


When in Kelwood be sure to visit the Arboretum!
Kelwood.ca Arboretum Kelwood
Kelwood.ca Arboretum Kelwood
Kelwood.ca Arboretum Kelwood

DEAD OX TRAILBLAZERS

A BULLETIN FOR
SUMMER 2025
WARNING: IN JULY - WE'VE HAD
SEVERAL BEAR SIGHTINGS

INTOWN
&
THE KELWOOD AREA


BE A TRAILBLAZER

ALWAYS BE PREPARED BEFORE YOU GO ON A HIKE!

Backpack
must haves
Have water or something to drink, eat & snack on.
​

Good footwear, a walking stick, rain gear, hat, and mosquito repellent.

PLAN YOUR TRIP
​

​LOWER BALD HILL & OAKRIDGE
​​ facebook.com/bikedeadox
​
deadoxtrailblazers.com
​

FIND THE TRAIL MOST SUITED FOR YOU!
Get the air into those lungs and oxygen to the brain!

EVERY ONE IS WELCOME!
Plan a Forest walk, Plant walk or just walk
​the trails of Riding Mountain National Park
During Winter
​& Summer

​Click HERE ​for the Facebook link for trail grooming updates


OUTDOOR EXPLORATIONS
Picture
Audobon Picture  of an Orange Oriole, seen in Kelwood Manitoba.
Where is Kelwood, well take it from a Frog, it's just a hop, skip and a jump from Riding Mountain to the plains. In Nature from a Manitoban Naturalist.
Biking, Hiking - DEAD OX TRAILBLAZERS - Year round Fat Biking too!

​Come see our "Northern Escarpment"
​
​What are "flat trails"?
Flat trails are trails especially groomed for walking, hiking, biking, fat biking (fat tires) and snowshoeing.

​Note: XC skiing trails is for cross country skiing. Thanks!



At Dead Ox Trailblazers
​W
e encourage outdoor activities for life including xc skiing, biking, hiking and snowshoeing.

The headquarters for the Dead Ox Trailblazers is located on the lower level of the Kelwood Legion.

​Thank you to all who packed and groomed the trails, you have made the winter of
​2024 & 2025 a beautiful one!


ALWAYS BE PREPARED BEFORE YOU GO ON A HIKE!
​
​
Dead Ox Trailblazers is a NFP organisation formed by mountain bikers in 2014 that amalgamated with the
​​McCreary Ski & Outdoor Club

These trails are for everyone to enjoy, so make sure you heed warnings and guidelines
posted on DEAD OX TRAILBLAZERS FACEBOOK PAGE to optimize the use of the trails.
Have a good time!
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Advertise Your Business on the KELWOOD.CA
​Businesses directory page!​
The most viewed page here at KELWOOD.CA
Leave a comment below and we will be happy to contact you!
This website is supported by
​the locals listed at the bottom of this page!

An Episode of Travels with Bill 
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We'll show you what's waiting for you including the general store, the restaurant, outdoors and more!
Plus we'll share the story of how this barn came to be and ​how many people are looking forward to your visit. Bill.
​
Big thank you to Travels with Bill for featuring us on his YouTube channel. He has such an excellent focus on all things local, for both Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Bill has a vision of giving the rural prairies the recognition it deserves. Something he shares with all of us. See you soon!
Ce site Web est ma contribution et mon dévouement aux communautés agricoles. - Marjolaine Forest
This website is my contribution and dedication to the farming communities. - Marjolaine Forest


FIN
Kelwood.ca, credit Glenn D. Axford.

Picture


This website is my contribution and devotion to the farming communities and beyond. - Marjolaine Forest
Ce site Web est ma contribution et dévouement aux communautés agricoles et au-delà. - Marjolaine Forest



The Kelwood.ca web site is supported by the
​​following community members & businesses.


​CAFÉ 37
​- Anne Poschadel

CHRIS WINTHROP ENTERPRISES
- Chris Winthrop

THE Small shop
- Jasper 

AT THE OLD SCHOOL GROUNDS
- David Koszman

WIDE OPEN CONTRACTING
- Kevin Boxall

REDNECK FABRICATION
&
​BURTON HAULING

- Robert aka Bobby Burton

IN THE LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
- 
Glenn Axford

​See Advertisements with contact information
​on the "Businesses" page.
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