Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary and Visitor Centre

When four orphaned goslings made their way into Alf Hole's life in 1939, the sanctuary's roots were established. Today, Alf's legacy is enjoyed by many park visitors. Inside the modernized interpretive building, displays present the history of the sanctuary, the biology of Canada geese and plenty of opportunities to view the geese up-close. Interpreters offer scheduled programs, activities and park information from spring to fall. Best times to visit are mid-May when goslings are present with their parents, and late August to Thanksgiving when hundreds of geese are staging for fall migration.

Hikers! A 2.5-km (return) self-guiding trail is available on the sanctuary grounds; trail brochures are available at the trailhead.

Located on PTH 44, just east of Rennie.

2012 Operating Dates:

Open Victoria Day Weekend May 19-21 (May Long Weekend);
Open May 26-27
Open Daily June 1 – September 3

Regular open hours are 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Fall Hours (September 8 – October 8): Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

For further information, call the Visitor Centre 204-369-5470 (May to Thanksgiving only) or contact the Whiteshell Park Interpreter 204-369-3157.

Mailing address:
Manitoba Conservation,
Box 130
Rennie MB
R0E 1R0

Whiteshell Provincial Park home page

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