A new way to explore Riding Mountain National Park and add another thrill to your summer vacation is to take a bus tour. Many visitors to Riding Mountain already drive the roads in search of wildlife sightings. In effort to be environmentally friendly, a bus tour provides a way for many visitors to travel at once, thereby reducing emissions. Furthermore, the bus tours are also fueled by a blend of bio-diesel made from canola.

On this luxury motor coach you can leave the driving to us while you turn your full attention to the scenery and the wildlife. The motor coach, with its large windows and elevated view, provides excellent sightseeing opportunities . Full air conditioning and onboard restrooms ensure your comfort. Interpretive commentary is also provided.

"Where's the Mountain?" This tour leaves from Clear Lake traveling north along Highway #10. This scenic highway  meanders through Riding Mountain National Park and works its way north to Dauphin. The tour stops at the Dauphin museum, which is a replica of Fort Dauphin. Here you are met and guided along by museum interpreters. They will explain Manitoba's early fur trade and history of the area. As you head south from Dauphin there will be no doubt as to "where is the mountain?" This three hour long tour is available in June, July, August and September.

"What's a Buddha?" This tour leaves Clear Lake at 11:00 AM and heads southwest to Sandy Lake. Here, there is a half hour guided museum tour followed by lunch. The lunch features some classic Ukrainian dishes. Continuing west on Highway #45 you will pass through rolling grain and hay fields while viewing a short video which highlights your next stops. Here you will not only find out what a Buddha is, but also enter into one! From there, the trek back in time will continue as you visit a still operational, one room, general store.  Finally, as you head east to Clear Lake on back country roads, you will stop at a 1950's style schoolhouse. At all these stops there are many opportunities for pictures and video, so don't forget to bring your cameras. This tour is available July, August, and September. It is five hours long;  lunch and bottled water are included.