Discover Wynyard

Wynyard combines year-round trail opportunities with nature, water activities and cultural history. When planning a trip, you can focus on active days outdoors, a look at local history or time on the reservoir, depending on your interests. Golf is also among the town’s offerings. These different options can help you choose Wynyard as a destination that suits everyone’s shared interests.

Explore the Wynyard Trails

The Wynyard Trails are open year-round for non-motorized activities. Recommended activities include hiking, mountain hiking, running, cycling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The options range from walking trails to activities on wheels or with winter sports equipment. In winter, the trails are regularly groomed. You can take this seasonal difference into account when choosing when to travel; the trails remain open year-round for non-motorized activities.

The White-Tailed Deer Trail offers a distinctive perspective on the landscape. It runs the entire length of Wynyard Coulee and is characterized by dense tree cover and varied vegetation. Hikers who pay attention to their surroundings will find a different focus here than on a run or bike ride along the Wynyard Trails. For families, it may help to decide together in advance whether the landscape, exercise or a particular activity should be the focus of a day trip.

Water and Golf as Other Options

Rowboats, canoes and kayaks are permitted on the Wynyard Reservoir. This adds time on the water to the range of activities. Which option best suits your stay depends on whether you prefer to row or go out in a canoe or kayak.

Wynyard Golf Club is a 9-hole golf course with grass greens. Mature trees and well-maintained fairways shape the course. If you’d like to include golf in your vacation, you can consider this specific course as part of your trip planning. Travelers with other interests can also choose to focus on Wynyard’s trails, reservoir and cultural sites.

Heritage and Local History

Wynyard Federated Church is a municipal heritage property in Wynyard, located at 330 Bosworth Street. The one-storey, brick-clad building was constructed in 1921. Its heritage value lies in its connection to Icelandic settlement in the Wynyard area. For visitors interested in cultural history, the church offers a specific link to the community’s past; its significance can be understood both through its date of construction and this historical connection.

Wynyard Court House is also a municipal heritage property. Its heritage value lies in its architecture. Together with the Federated Church, it offers another way to explore Wynyard’s heritage, though the two buildings need not tell the same story. Visitors interested in buildings and their significance can include this perspective in their travel plans alongside nature and outdoor activities.

Wynyard & District Museum is located downtown and displays artifacts and images related to agriculture, medicine, education and sports. These four subject areas offer different insights into life and history in the region. Wynyard Interpretive Centre is located on Ave F beside Wynyard Town Hall. This precise location helps visitors find their way around town, while the museum’s collections provide a distinct cultural focus.

Nature in the Surrounding Area

The Quill Lakes International Bird Area, a 250 km² protected area, is located near Wynyard. It lies north of Highway 16 between Wynyard, Wadena and Foam Lake. Visitors who want to explore the wider landscape as well as the local trails can include this nearby destination in their itinerary. This allows you to choose what to prioritize in Wynyard according to travelers’ interests: trail activities, time at the reservoir, golf, heritage or nature in the surrounding area.

For the broader travel overview: Division No. 10.