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The coming of the Railroad

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On October 8, 1897 railway service to Winnipegosis was first made available, when the railway line was opened from Sifton. On December 20, 1898, this line became part of the Canadian Northern Railway, which in 1918 amalgamated into the great … Continue reading →

Winnipegosis Grain Elevators

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At one time these giant structures dotted the Canadian skyline from coast to coast. Because our father, Bill Waters was the grain buyer for the National in Fork River from 1946-1964 my siblings and I have strong memories of spending … Continue reading →

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This photo of Sam and Harry Hunter is taken from the “Pioneers of the Mowat School District”. In 1904 they purchased their uncle’s (Enos Draper) homestead on NW 1/4 32-28-18 in the Mowat area. They commercially fished on Lake Dauphin … Continue reading →

Passenger Train

Winnipegosis Museums Posted on May 4, 2022 by winnipegosismuseumsMay 5, 2022

Passenger service to Winnipegosis was provided for many years, by a mixed train.  This was a freight train which also hauled a combination coach/baggage car with seats for the occasional passengers and a large compartment for less than carload shipments. … Continue reading →

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Gruber

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When the Lake Manitoba Railway and Canal Company line was extended in 1897 from Sifton, it stopped at a small settlement called Gruber, about a mile and a half south of the present village of Winnipegosis. This place took the … Continue reading →

A History of Winnipegosis

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By Eva L. Ferguson One of the great lakes and inland waterways of Manitoba is Lake Winnipegosis – Little Winnipeg, or Little Muddy Water – so name by the Cree Indians. Lake Winnipegosis stretches its tapering, irregular, graceful length due … Continue reading →

Snyder’s Garage

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1926 -1964 Snyder’s Garage was built in 1926 by Oscar Fredrickson for a relative Harry Palmerson who operated it in 1926 and 27 then it was rented by Bill Patterson for 1928, it was then bought by Charles M. and … Continue reading →

Dauphin Press, May 18, 1900

Winnipegosis Museums Posted on May 4, 2022 by winnipegosismuseumsMay 4, 2022

Winnipegosis, Man. May 14. Situated at the mouth of the Mossey River at the terminus of the Dauphin branch of the Canadian Northern railway, is the picturesque village of Winnipegosis, a thriving place of a little more than two years’ … Continue reading →

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Bozo

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Sopilka Dancers

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With the influx of Ukrainian immigrants, their vibrant culture soon became woven into the daily fabric of this area. A dramatic Ukrainian society was formed in the early 1900’s as well as dance groups. The top picture is of Ukrainian … Continue reading →

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310 River Avenue
Winnipegosis, MB

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324 Second Street
Winnipegosis, MB

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May to October

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12 & under: free with an adult

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P.O. Box 336
Winnipegosis, MB
R0L 2G0
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