Thousands of years ago, what is now the province of Manitoba in Canada was covered by the world’s largest fresh water glacial lake. When the waters of Lake Agassiz dried up it left a legacy of smaller lakes and a rich fertile soil which gave birth to the prairies. Manitoba has many faces. The location for the capital city, Winnipeg, was once an aboriginal meeting place that became a major centre for fur traders and explorers. We unearth eco-treasures including Oak Hammock Marsh, Spruce Woods, the Spirit Sands, and the delicate Arctic tundra. These explorations reveal a wealth of wildlife — birds, polar bears and beluga whales — that find sanctuary in the region. At an annual event in Gimli on Lake Winnipeg we celebrate the character of Icelandic pioneers who were left stranded at Willow Point in 1875. For more information check out episode 28 in the Railways across Canada category
About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.