Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba
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Lac du Bonnet | |
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 Aerial view of Lac du Bonnet Town, surrounded by Lac du Bonnet RM | |
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  Lac du Bonnet Town boundaries | |
| Coordinates: 50°15′13″N 96°03′38″W / 50.25361°N 96.06056°WCoordinates: 50°15′13″N 96°03′38″W / 50.25361°N 96.06056°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Manitoba |
| Region | Eastman |
| Incorporated | June 16, 1958 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gordon Peters |
| • MLA Lac du Bonnet | Wayne Ewasko |
| • MP Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman | James Bezan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.15 km2 (0.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 260 m (854 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 1,089 |
| • Density | 506.6/km2 (1,312/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central (CDT)) |
| Postal code | R0E 1A0 |
| Area code(s) | 204 |
| Website | townoflacdubonnet |
Lac du Bonnet is a town in Manitoba, Canada located 115 kilometres (71 mi) northeast of Winnipeg on the west shore of the Winnipeg River. It is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet. The word "Bonnet" is pronounced by locals as "bonny."[2]
History[]
The lake after which Lac du Bonnet takes its name was so called by the French explorer and fur trader , circa 1732. The shape of the lake, itself part of the Winnipeg River, is said to have reminded him of a bonnet.[3] The name "Lac du Bonnet" appears on a map of the explorer Joseph Derouen as early as 1760.
Beginning in 1926, Lac du Bonnet was home to the #1 Wing of the Royal Canadian Air Force. As a backup communication system to wireless telephone transmitters, aircraft carried pigeons aboard, and as such a pigeon rookery was established on the air force base. RCAF operations in Lac du Bonnet continued until 1937.[4]
Demographics[]
In the 2016 Census, Lac du Bonnet had a population of 1,089 living in 508 of its 542 total private dwellings.[1]
Attractions and events[]
On the first of July there's the Canada Day parade, with fireworks, carnival rides, car show, and bingo. There are also usually many other community-hosted events to attend.
In November Christmas-themed lighting is set up on the streets, kids can visit Santa, and the Christmas tree is all set up.
There are designated snowmobile trails into Lac du Bonnet and specific areas for snowmobile operators to park.
During the weekend in early March the river is dotted with one thousand holes for the local ice fishing derby.
The annual Fire & Water Music Festival takes place on August-long weekend. Artists from across the country come to perform their music.
Trivia[]
Lac du Bonnet was the location of the first airmail flight in Manitoba, on 4 October 1927. This event is commemorated with a plaque and marker on the E side of Park Avenue by 3rd Street, next to the parking lot. According to the plaque, the flight was some 85lbs of mail, taken from here to Bissett and Wadhope.
Media[]
Newspapers[]
- Lac du Bonnet Leader, which published its final issue on June 27, 2013[5][6]
- Winnipeg River Echo
- Winnipeg River Clipper Weekly
Radio and television[]
CBWT-2 first went on the air on May 27, 1968. In early 1969 the province-wide microwave system replaced the kine recordings and citizens of Lac Du Bonnet have had live television since then.[7]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Corrections and updates: Population and dwelling count amendments, 2011 Census". Statistics Canada. February 14, 2013. Retrieved February 16, 2013.
- ^ Max Finkelstein. Canoeing a Continent: On the Trail of Alexander Mackenzie. Natural Heritage/Natural History, 1984
- ^ http://ldbheritage.ca/history/lac-du-bonnet/
- ^ http://ldbheritage.ca/history/heritage-sites/
- ^ Paul, Alexandra (June 26, 2013). "Lac du Bonnet, Beausejour papers to cease publication". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved July 4, 2013.
- ^ "Final Edition: Lac du Bonnet Leader ceases publication". Lac du Bonnet Leader. June 27, 2013. Retrieved July 4, 2013.
- ^ "Microwave Hook-Up Gives North Live TV". Winnipeg Free Press. April 29, 1969. p. 28.
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