Margaret Laurence Home

06/10/2026

Happening tonight @7-8pm. 🎶 Featuring Blair and Kim Chapman.
A reminder to please bring your own lawn chairs (if it rains we'll be enjoying tonight's performance inside 🏠)

06/09/2026

Calling all storytellers, poets and writers! 📢📝

Honour and celebrate with us Margaret Laurence's 100th birthday and her writing legacy by entering our Short Story Competition!

🔹 3 Categories to write for: Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced
🔹 FREE to enter!
🔹 Prizes awarded for "The Best Short Story" in each category!

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: July 13 @ 11:59pm
Winners to be declared at the Margaret Laurence Home on July 18th.

Click the link below for Submission Requirements and Rules:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fIyAXveHYY0-oksW1CzNU9NsxZYsOBu5/view?usp=sharing

Happy Writing! 📖❤️

06/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who was able to come out and enjoy the music! 🎶🎸

On June 3rd, we had our first Music on the Porch of the season! We had such fun listening to the talent of both Kim and Blair Chapman, and our evening's feature artist, Minnedosa's own singer/songwriter, Heidi Hislop!

Join us for the next Music on the Porch this upcoming Wednesday, June 10 from 7:00 - 8:00 PM. Please remember to bring a lawn chair! Donations gratefully accepted for the Little Valley Jamboree & Margaret Laurence Home. 🏛️

06/03/2026

"The Girl Who Met Sasquatch": Now available in the Margaret Laurence Gift Shop!📖

Written by Manitoban author John Warms and illustrated by his granddaughter, Breanna Warms, this heartwarming tale traverses time and place.

In the mid-1900s, small airplanes began to fly people to distant lakes in Canada’s North. When a family returns to their favorite Manitoba fishing camp with a new baby girl in tow, an unexpected visitor decides to drop by... 🌲

Come visit us to grab your copy! 👇

06/03/2026

Happening today from 7-8pm! 🎻

Today's musician will be Heidi Hislop, a singer/songwriter from Minnedosa who will be showcasing her own written works! 🎵

In case of rain, the music will be moved inside. Otherwise, please bring your own lawn chairs!

06/02/2026

A little sneak peek into our gift shop!

Stop by and browse our selection of local goods, including books, pottery, Neepawa souvenirs, and so much more. Whether you're looking for a unique gift or a special keepsake, there's something for everyone!

We look forward to seeing you at the Margaret Laurence Home! 📚🏺✨

05/27/2026

We are happy to announce that we are bringing back our Fall Craft Sale again this year!

We are still looking for vendors, and only 6-foot tables remain available. Please note that we are no longer accepting jewelry or knitted/crocheted items.

If you would like to participate as a vendor, please contact us for more information!

📅 October 3, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

05/27/2026

We’re excited to announce the return of our celebration of Stitch in Public Day here at the MLH!

Join us on Saturday, June 13th from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM for a lovely day of crafting and community. Bring a lawn chair and your favourite stitching, crocheting, embroidering, or knitting project, and enjoy spending the day creating with fellow stitchers!

We look forward to stitching with you!

05/25/2026

Looking for a fun activity for the kids during your visit? 🕵️‍♀️✨

We’ve created a special scavenger hunt for children to enjoy while exploring the home! Whether you’re bringing your grandchildren, nieces and nephews, students, or your own children, this is a fun and interactive way to keep young visitors engaged while learning more about Margaret Laurence’s incredible legacy.

Simply ask for the scavenger hunt at the front desk, and one of our staff members will provide a copy along with a pencil for your child to complete during their visit.

Best of all — children ages 12 and under visit FREE! 🎉

05/20/2026