About
Erickson is situated in the Parkland Region of the province, along Provincial Trunk Highway 10 en route to Riding Mountain National Park. Erickson is nestled in a very scenic countryside with Leda Lake in the background. The surrounding area is truly a hunter and fishermen's paradise, as many lakes and wooded areas dot the area. Rolling hills and valleys surround the town, and much of the area is perfect for agricultural operations.
The agricultural land and many farms surrounding Erickson give rise to many businesses and services in the town. The surrounding area is a rich mixture of grain, oilseed, specialty crops, dairy farms, cow/calf operations and feedlots. The town caters to the farming community by providing supplies and inputs as well as equipment sales and repair facilities.
As one of the last urban centers before the entrance to Riding Mountain National Park, the town also has a strong service industry that provides retail goods, supplies and provisions to vacationers entering the park for a weekend camping trip, or an extended backcountry stay. Other features of the landscape attract scores of hunters and fishermen to the area while seasons are open. Food and lodging services are available in town, as well as, guiding and outfitting establishments. Tourism booms in Erickson throughout all seasons of the year.
