Ochre River, Manitoba

Ochre River, Manitoba

Ochre River is a small community in the Canadian province of Manitoba approximately half-way between Dauphin and Ste. Rose du Lac. The community has a post office, hotel, school, community center, and a municipality office. It lies in the similarly named Rural Municipality of Ochre River.

Originally founded by Sir Douglas Thompson (May 12, 1854 - March 23, 1938) in 1893 as a farm town. Many of the buildings survived.

Ochre River railway station receives Via Rail service.

There is also a river with a biking trail beside it,or right off the train tracks a few feet down. The community holds an annual festival called "Country Daze"

Coordinates: 51°03′44″N 99°46′48″W / 51.06222°N 99.78°W / 51.06222; -99.78



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