Sometimes all you need is a day to recharge, which is why today we decided to re-visit one of the hidden gems that we discovered in our travels last summer. Last August bdnmb.ca introduced our readers to a hidden gem (CJ's Snack Shack) located just 30 minutes from the city.  Conveniently situated inside Rivers Provincial Park (beach and campground), CJ's Snack Shack is the perfect day getaway for those families looking to hop in their car for a change of scenery. Once you have finished chowing down on some of the amazing food, you can also choose from a number of activities to complete your trip including mini-golf, kayak & paddle boat rentals, or a relaxing day on the beach. Owners Lorne & Sue Green told bdnmb.ca they made a number of enhancements over the offseason including constructing a new expanded building to better serve their clients. They also added a small general store, new menu items, and additional staff to handle the increased workload. They now are also the provider of firewood within the park. The new season has started off very busy for the couple who said they are in the midst of their Canada Day planning. In addition to several menu specials there will be a mini-golf competition with prizes in different categories. They will also be introducing a new special menu item...a tortilla stuffed with a cream cheese mixture filling that is rolled & deep fried and then tossed in cinnamon sugar. CJ’s also offers a variety of ice cream treats like hard ice cream, floats, milkshakes, deep fried ice cream, and a funnel cake sundae. Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/cjssnackshack/ CJ’s Snack Shack and Mini Golf is open from mid-May to mid-September.

Residents in Westman & area will be happy to know the Splish Splash Waterpark in Minnedosa will open to the public for the 2021 season on June 25 at noon. Located on the beautiful Minnedosa Beach, the inflatable structure is equipped with a jumping pillow, big slide, trampoline, balance beam, jungle bar & more. Splish Splash Water Park first opened in Minnedosa in June of 2019. For pricing details and more information, click here to visit their website.

If you want to get out of the house and experience a hike full of scenic views that will take you alongside a lake, through wetlands, deep wooded areas and even a pasture then the Turtle’s Back Trail is for you. Located about 20 minutes southeast of Boissevain in William Lake Provincial Park, the trail is roughly 7 km and culminates at the Turtle’s Back Summit where you will find an observation tower overlooking William Lake. Even though the trail does get pretty steep near the summit, it shouldn’t be a problem for anyone with any kind of hiking experience and the views at the top are definitely worth it. Before the summit there is even a picnic area so pack yourself a picnic and have a snack along the way. The trail also has two different paths if you want to shave off a km there or back. After the hike you can take a dip in the lake at the beach in the park to cool off. Also before you get back to Brandon make sure you stop at The Busy B in Boissevain to grab some delicious ice cream or other snacks.

Prairie Toyota Dealers Reels on Wheels Tour - Brandon, MB July 02. Watch " Jumanji: The Next Level" on a 4-story screen! This is a "by donation" event with the suggested donation amount being $30.00 per vehicle but PLEASE only donate IF YOU CAN. There is a minimum donation fee of $1 to secure a ticket. 100% of ALL donations collected will go to our benefiting charity: Westman Dreams for Kids. Prairie Toyota Dealers and Precision Toyota in partnership with Fresh Air Cinema are offering a free movie night in your community. Show up in your car, tune into our FM frequency and watch a movie under the stars. Gates open at 7:30pm sharp and the movie will begin at approximately 9:30pm. This is a 'by donation' event, however, tickets are still required. Tickets are per car, not per person! Tickets are limited and purchases at the gate will not be allowed. Social Distancing rules MUST be followed. Fresh Air Cinema is an Outdoor Movie Company that has been hosting outdoor movie events since 2006. Their events are primarily free to the public and/or by donation with the purpose of raising funds for local community charities. Tickets can be on cell phones or paper. If you acquire a ticket but your plans change and you cannot attend, PLEASE give us as much notice as possible so that we can give your ticket to someone else on the waitlist. This is a one time event in your community so we want to make sure all spots are being used. By attending the event and visiting our team onsite, you will have a chance to enter to win a 1-year lease of a 2021 Tundra or Tacoma. Stay tuned for other great prizes! SOCIAL DISTANCING POLICIES: All policies outlined reflect the guidelines provided by the Provincial Health Authority and are subject to change as social distance guidelines change. - We encourage guests to use washrooms before attending the event. There will be washrooms at the venue. - No Drugs, alcohol or smoking at the event. - When arriving at the venue, please ensure you have your ticket in hand and be prepared to show this to the check-in agent as we will need to scan the barcode to check you in. - If this event is canceled for any reason, we will do our best to reschedule it. However, there will be no refunds for any donations that are made. By acquiring a ticket, you are agreeing to the above terms and conditions. NO REFUNDS, as all donations go towards the charity. Event details and ticket information. Location Keystone Centre 1175 18th Street Brandon, MB

BDNMB.CA is pleased to announce that Food Truck Warz 4 will take place September 16th – 19th / 2021 at the Keystone Centre and will offer 26 Food Trucks from all over Manitoba. In addition Select Shows will return to Food Truck Warz with a much bigger midway than we had in 2019. Other plans such as music and a beer gardens are now being organized. Food Trucks and Vendors please contact: Jody Sass – jody@bdnmb.ca Darryl Wolski – darryl@bdnmb.ca www.foodtruckwarz.com www.bdnmb.ca www.twitter.com/bdnmbca www.instagram.com/foodtruckwarz We would thank our corporate partners Q Country 91.5FM - Star FM Brandon – Westman Dreams For Kids Foundation Inc – Keystone Centre - Fusion Credit Union and Westman Communications Group C & C Rentals LTD Most importantly, when and only when restrictions allow, Food Truck Warz will be a safe place for you, your friends and family. *The event will only take place pending government approval and when restrictions will allow. Safety protocols and procedures will be announced at a later date and will be in place for you, your friends and family. *The event will only take place pending government approval and when restrictions will allow. Safety protocols and procedures will be announced at a later date and will be in place for the event.