The Rural Municipality of Lansdowne is at the center of farming in Manitoba, the Keystone Province of Canada. We have a mixed farming economy, good land, scenic country roads, lots of heritage and one classic small village off the beaten track.The World's Largest Crocus Monument welcomes visitors year-round at the south entrance to Arden (population 150). At the north end of Arden, thousands of natural crocuses bloom each April on a vibrant native Prairie grassland site.You can retrace the steps of pioneers here. One branch of the Carlton Trail took the high ground along the Arden Ridge. more... See more text