Winner of the Manitoba Tourism
Innovation Award (2001)

The Irvin Goodon International Wildlife Museum was established in 2001. Founder Irvin Goodon began trapping and hunting for necessity in Southwestern Manitoba in the 1930’s. This began a life-long passion that he now shares with the world. Founder of Goodon Industries, Canada’s largest post frame construction company, Irvin became not only a skilled businessman but an experienced hunter traveling on expeditions to New Zealand, Northern and Western Canada.

The Irvin Goodon International Wildlife Museum maintains one of the largest collections of animal exhibits in Canada. It is also a great centre for education about animals and our natural environment. Located in Boissevain, Manitoba, the Museum has more than 300 full-mount animals that are arranged in interactive scenes. The Museum continues to develop new exhibits and is the process of building an interactive Learning Centre for children and youth that will allow them to closely examine animals and their environment.

The Museum is a lively centre where visitors learn about the nature’s finest and fiercest animals through engaging guided tours. Learn more about our guided tours for a variety of groups.

In addition to the many animals on display in the Museum, the associated gift shop boasts unique handcrafted items ranging from antler chandeliers to handmade moccasins with much more in between. Browse our online gift shop to view our collection.

Come visit us to see many animals as close as you ever will in their natural surroundings! To learn more, please download our brochure!

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