Find Your Portage
Portage la Prairie, MB
Herman Prior Activity Centre Wellness and Community Hub
The Herman Prior Activity Centre is your central destination for health, wellness, and community support during Find Your Portage. Whether you are looking for local health organizations, social services, or active living programs, this hub has something for every age and stage of life.
Interactive Activities
11:00am, 1:00pm & 2:00pm
Pickleball Try-It Clinics
Ready to try the fastest-growing sport in Canada? Drop by our indoor courts for a free, 20-minute pickleball try-it clinic!
Whether you are a complete beginner wanting to find your footing or looking to polish your serve, our friendly instructors will help you learn the basics and get playing.
All paddles and balls are provided!
Open to all ages! Sessions are split between youth (under 18) and adults.
11:30am, 12:30pm & 1:30pm
Billiards Room Drop-In
Looking to sharpen your cue sports skills? Stop by our billiards room for a hands-on try-it session! Our friendly regular afternoon players will be on hand to guide you, share a few trick-shot tips, and introduce you to our fantastic in-house community leagues.
All equipment is provided!
All experience levels welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult to prevent table damage and ensure a welcoming, supervised environment.
10:00am-4:00pm
The Book Nook
Love a good read? Take a quiet moment to browse the Book Nook, our open, volunteer-managed bookstore.
It is the perfect place to discover gently used books, find a new favourite story, and learn more about our senior programs and reading groups.
Open to readers of all ages! All books are gently used and priced very reasonably.
RRC Polytech Portage Campus
About Our Services:
College that offers numerous full & parttime courses (ie French Class )
Public Health-Healthy Living
About Our Services:
Southern Health-Santé Sud looks forward to working with communities and partners by joining efforts in health promotion and prevention initiatives to support your health as well as the health of your family, friends and community. Our goal is to increase healthy living awareness, advocate for better health outcomes and provide resources and support in collaboration with community partners.
Holiday Avenue Project
About Our Services:
HAP is a group of volunteers who came together to decorate downtown Portage la Prairie for the holidays. Collaborating with the city, we strive to bring a safe, festive feel to the avenue. Inspired by the overwhelmingly positive response to our decorating efforts thus far, we plan to continue adding seasonal decor, including lighting along the avenue for our community to enjoy.
Portage Learning and Literacy Centre
About Our Services:
The Portage Learning and Literacy Centre is a non-profit organization in the Central Plains region that offers individuals the chance to achieve their education, employment, immigration, and life objectives in a positive and supportive setting.
Herman Prior Activity Centre
About Our Services:
Discover an extensive lineup of public programs, fitness classes, and special events. Stop to explore local membership opportunities, volunteer roles, and how this vibrant community hub supports everyone in the region!
Community Foundation of Portage District Inc
About Our Services:
Community Foundations bring together people who care about their communities. They are independent, volunteer-driven, charitable organizations that aim to strengthen their communities by facilitating philanthropy, partnering with donors to build permanent endowments and other funds from which they support community grants and student bursaries.
Herman Prior Daily Noon Meal
About Our Services:
Discover delicious, affordable dining right in your community! The Herman Prior Activity Centre provides fresh, home-style lunches every weekday—offering dine-in meals complete with tea or coffee for just $8 or convenient take-out and delivery for $10.
Stop by our booth to chat with our team and enjoy complimentary food samples to get a taste of what we serve every day!
Sunset Palliative Care
About Our Services:
Sunset Palliative Care supports patients and families facing terminal illness through trained volunteer companionship, including reading and respite care for caregivers. They offer professional care coordination for personalized plans, bereavement follow-up, referrals to grief support groups, and resources to help families navigate care options with dignity and choice.
Prairie Independence Care Co
About Our Services:
Private Homecare services
Alzheimer Society
About Our Services:
Providing support to those with dementia as well as their care partners. We offer support groups, education/presentations, supportive counselling and Minds in Motion groups.
Training and Employment Services, Government of Manitoba
About Our Services:
We offer services focused on employment and in some cases, training for clients. We have several different programs, such as employment assistance, Employability for People with Disabilities, wage subsidy, Internationally Educated Nurses, and Manitoba Careers for Internationally Educated Professionals which helps newcomers with the cost of getting licensed in their profession in Manitoba.
Central Plains Cancer Services
About Our Services:
CPCS Program and Services promotion.
COPP - Portage
About Our Services:
The main goal of the Citizens on Patrol Program is to be on the look-out for any suspicious or criminal activity, to document this activity and, where appropriate, to report such activities to the police. COPP members act as additional “eyes and ears” for their community and the police, which assists in reducing crime.
Serenity Yoga and Sound Meditation
About Our Services:
Yoga classes, offering all levels gentle hatha and yin yoga.
Sound Meditations with crystal singing bowls and other peaceful instruments.
Portage Service for Seniors Inc
About Our Services:
We offer services such as Lifeline Canada, Meals on Wheels, Congregate meals, Transportation Programs, Friendly Visiting, Fee For Service Lists, and more!
Reflexology by Robyn/Prairie Reflexology & Holistic Health Group
About Our Services:
We are a group of Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapists, Certified Reflexologists and Reflexology students.
We will be offering 20-minute reflexology taster sessions on either foot, face, or hands as well as informational pamphlets about reflexology and information packages on reflexology courses offered in this area by a Licensed Canadian Reflexology Teacher.
Prairie Pregnancy Support Centre
About Our Services:
We offer support for those experiencing unplanned pregnancy-free pregnancy test; options support; parenting, prenatal, relationship education as well as perinatal loss grief support.
Portage la Prairie Community Revitalization Corporation
About Our Services:
PCRC provides community development support of all kinds including: housing first, wrap around support, free community events, small grants, capacity building, community clean ups, beautification initiatives and more!
Portage & Area FASD Coalition
About Our Services:
The Portage & Area FASD Coalition brings together community members, caregivers, individuals with lived experience, and service providers to increase awareness and understanding of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Through education, resources, community events, and collaboration, we support individuals and families affected by FASD while promoting inclusion, acceptance, and informed community responses.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Plains
About Our Services:
Opportunities for children ages 6-18 to be mentored with high school students or adults. Volunteer opportunities for high school students and adults.
Where to Find Us
Location Address:
40 Royal Road North, Portage la Prairie, MB
Event Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Admission: 100% FREE Drop-In