Morden, in the Pembina Valley about an hour and a half southwest of Winnipeg, is home to the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre (a favourite school field-trip stop, with Canada's largest collection of marine reptile fossils) and the Morden Corn and Apple Festival in late August.
Charter requests from Morden and neighbouring Winkler skew toward school and church groups, sports teams travelling to Winnipeg and Brandon, and cross-border shopping trips. The US border is close, so Grand Forks and Fargo trips are an easy day out with passports. Several operators serve the Pembina Valley, and Winnipeg operators cover it too, with a modest deadhead charge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre good for school bus trips?
Yes. It's one of the most popular field trip destinations in southern Manitoba, about 1.5 hours from Winnipeg, which makes a comfortable same-day trip.
Can we go from Morden to the US by charter bus?
Yes. The border is close to the Pembina Valley, and day trips to Grand Forks are common. Everyone needs a passport or other accepted travel document.
