Elgin, Manitoba
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Elgin in 1909
Elgin is an unincorporated community recognized as a local urban district[1] in the Municipality of Grassland in the Canadian province of Manitoba, Canada. It currently has a population of just over 100.
Major attractions[]
The , open during July and August, details the history of Elgin and of the Rural Municipality of Whitewater. The Whitewater Centennial Park, located one mile east of Elgin, is a popular recreation area for birdwatching, camping, picnicking, golfing, hiking and other recreational activities. Elgin also has a museum that is open all summer on weekends.
Notable people[]
- James O. Argue, Manitoba Legislative Assembly
- Bill Stilwell, Author
- Larry Maguire, Former MLA for Arthur-Virden and current Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris
References[]
- ^ "Local Urban Districts Regulation". Government of Manitoba. April 23, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
Ahrens, C. (2007). Essentials of Meteorology. Pacific Grove: Brooks Cole. ISBN 978-0-495-11477-2.
Coordinates: 49°26′38″N 100°16′09″W / 49.44389°N 100.26917°W
Categories:
- Local urban districts in Manitoba
- Manitoba geography stubs