Duck Mountain Provincial Park

…in the southeastern part of Duck Mountain Provincial Park, 36 miles (58 km) northwest of Dauphin. At 2,730 feet (832 metres) above sea level, it is also the highest peak in the 350-mile- (560-km-) long Manitoba Escarpment. An observation tower at the summit offers a spectacular view of the surrounding…

…the plateau is embraced by Duck Mountain Provincial Park, established in 1962 to preserve the region’s dense forests, numerous lakes, and abundant wildlife; both are named for the wild ducks found there.