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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 →

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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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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Gallery-Logging Industry

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Murder Hill Road

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There are many versions and official accounts of this fascinating true story of the murder of old Peter Demchyzn. Below are a couple news articles and accounts of the event that happened on October 14, 1930. Since the incident, the … Continue reading →

The Fur Trade

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The first written record of the Winnipegosis area is that of Pierre La Verendrye in 1741. His father, Sieur de La Verendrye, then at Fort La Reine (present Portage la Prairie), sent him to establish Fort Dauphin on “L’Eau-Trouble”, (our … Continue reading →

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Winnipegosis Museum
310 River Avenue
Winnipegosis, MB

Medd House Museum
324 Second Street
Winnipegosis, MB

Museum Hours:
10 am – 4:30 pm
May to October

Admission:
$5/person
12 & under: free with an adult

Winnipegosis Historical Society
P.O. Box 336
Winnipegosis, MB
R0L 2G0
winnipegosismuseums@gmail.com

phone: (204) 656-4318 or 4697

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