Day 2: Morden

Latitude/Longitude
49° 11' 0" N / 98° 6' 0" W

Average Temperature
Day in summer: 25 Degrees Celcius
Night in summer: 10 Degrees Celcius

Interior Plains contain hills, escarpment [cliffs], low mountains, forests, wide river valleys, sand dunes and prairie grass


Morden is a small town with a population of approximately only 6571. The creation of town dates back to 1882, when the Canadian Pacfic Railway was built in Morden. This town was designated as corn and apple belt in 1925 due to its long warm growing season. This allowed the prairies suitable for growing the best corns and apples in Morden.

Their economy is based on their farms and agriculture.

I decided to visit Morden to join the Corn and Apple festival. The festival was originated in 1967, to celebrate Canada's 100th anniversary. I was so excited to have fun in the festival. From Corn and Apple festival, I enjoyed everything for free! I had the chance to enjoy hot buttered corn-on-the-cob, ice cold apple cider, and lastly the amazing performances on stage by many well known performers.  Not only that, there were numerous amounts of street vendors, crafts, and food I could pick from.

After I spent time eating, drinking, and watching shows, I decided to visit the amusement park. The amusement park gave me more options. There were more than 20 rides I could pick from. I got on the rollercoaster and felt as if I was traveling back in time to when I was a little boy. I enjoyed the amusement park.

Then the marching band of men wearing kilts marched on. They were playing bagpipes, smashing on the drums, making enough noise to wake everyone up. I found it annoying and hard to listen to, but people seemed to enjoy it. Then two women with crowns stood on a moving platform waving at people. I did not know why they were up there, but it was interesting.

The festival was great. I spent my time without realizing.