Pierrette Sherwood Dawson Trail

Immerse yourself in the story of Canada’s first road West: The Dawson Trail! The Dawson Trail heritage tour is a self-driven tour that extends over 240 km (or 150 miles) from the Southeast corner of the province to the city of Winnipeg (Saint-Boniface). It would be ambitious to see it all in one day, so I offer travelers the following 2-hour options that are specific to the “heart of the Dawson Trail” communities located between Richer and Lorette.

Dawson Trail Guided Tours

Pierrette Sherwood Papillon Creations Dream Catcher Workshop

Inspired by one of the most fascinating traditions of Native Americans, this interactive dream catcher workshop will help you create your own dream catcher using an upcycled doily. We’ll start with general insights on the old barn, nestled along the historic Dawson Trail and provide insight on the origins of the dream catcher, followed with step-by-step instructions to create your very own!

Dream Catcher Workshops

Karen Johnson Pierrette Sherwood Papillon Creations

Join Artist Karen Jonsson in her Studio, located on a five-acre rural parklike property in rural Manitoba on the historic Dawson Trail! During this two hour workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn about various clay hand building techniques such as stamping, carving, and additive low relief sculpture as well as making pottery on the pottery wheel. After learning about the tools of the trade and watching some demonstrations, you can try making a cup, bowl, flowerpot, vase, or candle holder.

Pottery Workshop