Killarney

July 22

After the six-day odyssey across central Canada we finally arrived in Killarney, Manitoba to sit down for a few days.  This is the town I grew up in so it was like coming home.  Most of our time here was spent visiting with family:  my parents, aunt, brother and his family.

Killarney is a small prairie town located along the shores of Killarney Lake.  It’s a farm supply town and a bit of a tourist town as well with cottages and campgrounds all around the lake.  We were lucky to find a weekend camping spot on short notice.  There’s usually something going on each weekend in summer, like a country fair, beach fest, VW car show, or harness racing.  The best place for ice cream is at the Beach Hut.  We always make sure to enjoy a treat and a sunset walk along the beach.

Killarney takes its Irish name seriously with shamrocks as a theme name for some businesses such as the Shamrock Centre (the sports facility).  It also has green as a theme colour on the street signs and even a green fire truck.  When I lived here St. Patrick’s Day was a major event too.  It’s kinda quirky, but it will always be my hometown.