Ochre River, Manitoba
Ochre River is a local urban district[1] in the Rural Municipality of Lakeshore, Manitoba, Canada, approximately halfway between the City of Dauphin and Ste. Rose du Lac.
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Coordinates: 51.06222°N 99.78000°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Manitoba |
Municipality | RM of Lakeshore |
Founded | 1893 |
Founded by | Douglas Thompson (May 12, 1854 – March 23, 1938) |
It was founded by Sir Douglas Thompson (May 12, 1854 – March 23, 1938) in 1893 as a farming community; many of the buildings have survived since.
Located within the community is Ochre River railway station, which is served by Via Rail. The community also has a post office, hotel, school, community centre, and a municipality office.
The community holds a yearly festival called "Country Daze".
References
- "Local Urban Districts Regulation". Government of Manitoba. April 23, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
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