Ochre River | |
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 Ochre River, 1910 | |
  Ochre River | |
| Coordinates: 51°03′44″N99°46′48″W / 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) |
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.
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. [2]
The community also has a post office, hotel, school, community centre, and a municipality office.
The community holds a yearly festival called "Country Daze".
