Elgin, Manitoba

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Elgin
Unincorporated Urban Community
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Elgin and District Museum
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Elgin
Location of Hartney in Manitoba
Coordinates: 49°26′31″N100°16′09″W / 49.44194°N 100.26917°W / 49.44194; -100.26917 Coordinates: 49°26′31″N100°16′09″W / 49.44194°N 100.26917°W / 49.44194; -100.26917
Established1898
IncorporatedUnknown
Lost IncorporationJanuary 1, 2015

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.

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Major attractions

The Elgin and District Historical Museum, 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.

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References

  1. "Local Urban Districts Regulation". Government of Manitoba. April 23, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2016.

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