Northern Manitoba Trappers' Festival

OBS: The Trappers' Festival, held in The Pas during the third weekend of February annually, retains the flavour and celebrations of a diverse cultural heritage - the Northern Pioneer. The skills and entertainments enjoyed by the pioneers are brought to life in a week of events designed to generate sincere and genuine hospitality and friendship endemic to the North. The atmosphere of excitement, thrills and enthusiasm is experienced by competitor, participant and spectator alike. The Trappers' Festival had its start in 1916, and has continued since, with breaks in the war years and during the depression. The festival was formally constituted and incorporated in 1947 and has operated annually since that time.