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Welcome to Eriksdale, Manitoba. The town of Eriksdale is located on the crossroads of Highway #6 and Highway #68, 118 km north of Winnipeg.
With affordable housing, community commitment, and helping hands, your stay in Eriksdale will definitely be an enjoyable one. Eriksdale is a great place to live, retire, and raise a family!
Geography
The heart of Eriksdale is the Town of the same name located on the crossroads of Highway 6 and Highway 68, 118 kilometres north of Winnipeg. Eriksdale is a great place to retire, or to raise a family. With affordable housing, community commitment and helping hands, your stay in Eriksdale will indefinately be an enjoyable one.
History
The Rural Municipality of Eriksdale had its beginnings in 1904, when Swedish pioneer Jonas Erikson built a log cabin immediately north of the present Village of Eriksdale site. His son Manny, built his cabin a short distance away and numerous early pioneers spent the first night of their stay in this new land, in "Manny's Shack". Though many pioneers came from Sweden, many other nationalities make up the multicultural collage of Erickson today.
Economic Base
The R.M. of Eriksdale's economy is based on agricultural and fishing industries, as well as, its growing tourism industry.
Major Attractions
Eriksdale has a very active equestrian society that holds events throughout the warmer months. Campers are also welcome, and have the opportunity to have a picnic in the quiet surroundings or utilize the recreational facilities at McEwen Memorial Park.
Facilities - Recreation, Parks, Culture
Long Point Public Beach west of Eriksdale, is a beautiful place with sand bars and an abundance of bird life.
The Eriksdale Museum has a display of local artifacts, archives, and souvenirs. The museum has purchased the local creamery and will provide tours to interested visitors.
The Annual Corn Festival in late summer is a great attraction and the first of its kind in the Interlake. February brings the winter carnival with an ice-show, hockey tournaments, a dance, and crowning of the Carnival Queen.
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