Introduction
The RM of St. Clements (RM) is a predominantly agricultural community which also features
residential areas and seasonal cottages, with a total population of 11,587 in 2021. Its prairie
landscape is located south of Lake Winnipeg and Grand Beach Provincial Park, north of Birds
Hill Provincial Park, east of the Red River, and west of the RM of Brokenhead. It is located in
proximity to urban centers such as Selkirk, Beausejour, and Winnipeg.
Though transportation and recreation in St. Clements the community is alive and evolving
across it’s diverse landscapes of forests, prairies and beaches, specifically along the
Trans Canada Trails that go through the RM. Currently, the municipality does not have a
comprehensive planning document that assesses current trails and active transportation
needs to guide the RM’s future decision-making and planning. As the municipality continues
to develop, the RM’s Recreation department understands the critical need to manage this
growth to improve quality of life in the RM for residents of all ages and abilities by developing
a safe, comfortable, and connected active transportation system. The development of a
comprehensive and robust Trails Master Plan for the RM is a critical first step that will guide
the municipality into the future.