The world's largest gathering of snakes takes place right in our own backyard and for many families, it makes for the perfect day trip.

Narcisse Snake Dens contain four major wintering dens and every spring snakes emerge from these dens for mating season.

Over 50,000 snakes congregate during the spring and fall in the cracks and hollows formed by underground water caves that eroded and collapsed within limestone on the location. 

The season is just beginning to slow down, but there's still time to take in the sights. Viewing is best on warm, sunny days.

Just look for the Narcisse Snake Dens sign on Highway #17, 6 kilometres (3.6) north of Narcisse. Turn east at the entrance sign and follow the short road to the parking lot. Here you will find orientation and interpretive signs, washrooms, a picnic area and a 3.0 kilometre walking trail. The trail winds through native grassland and aspen forest and is easy to follow. Winnipeggers should allow approximately one and a half hours to cover the 130

According to Manitoba Sustainable Development, the trails winds through native grassland and aspen forest and is easy to follow.

Winnipeggers should allow approximately one and a half hours to cover the 130 kilometre  trip to the Narcisse Snake Dens. It's also suggested you take your own food and drinks, as there are no concessions on-site.