List of historic places in Central Plains Region, Manitoba facts for kids

This is a list of special old places in the Central Plains Region, Manitoba. These places are important because they tell us about history. They are officially recognized on the Canadian Register of Historic Places, which means they are protected and celebrated for their historical value. Some are important to all of Canada, some to Manitoba, and some to local towns.

Exploring History in Central Plains

What are Historic Places?

Historic places are buildings, sites, or areas that have a lot of history. They might be very old, or they might be where important events happened. Protecting them helps us remember the past and learn about how people lived long ago. In the Central Plains Region of Manitoba, there are many cool historic spots to discover!

Cool Historic Spots to Discover

Here are some interesting historic places you can find in the Central Plains Region:

Fannystelle School

The Fannystelle School is located in Grey. Schools are often important historic places because they show how education has changed over time. This building likely taught many generations of students in the area.

Convent of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary

This historic building is in St. Jean Baptiste. Convents were often places where nuns lived and worked, sometimes teaching or helping the community. This one was built by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church

Also in Grey, this church is a beautiful example of old architecture. Churches often served as important community centers in the past.

The Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church in Grey, Manitoba.

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church

You can find this church in Lakeview. Like other churches, it played a big role in the lives of the people who lived there.

Arden Mound and Camp Site

This special site is in Lansdowne. Mounds can be ancient burial sites or places where Indigenous peoples lived long ago. This site helps us learn about the earliest inhabitants of the area.

Tenby School

Another historic school, the Tenby School is also in Lansdowne. It reminds us of how important local schools were to small communities.

Austin Elevator and MacGregor Canadian Pacific Railway Water Tower

These two historic structures are found at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum in North Norfolk.

• The Austin Elevator is a tall building used to store grain. Grain elevators were super important for farmers to sell their crops.

The Austin Elevator, a historic grain storage building.

• The MacGregor Canadian Pacific Railway Water Tower was used to fill steam trains with water. Railways were key for travel and trade across Canada.

The MacGregor Canadian Pacific Railway Water Tower.

Holland Emmanuel Historical Church

This church is located in Victoria. It's a reminder of the early settlers and their communities.

The Holland Emmanuel Historical Church.

Qually Brothers Store

In Cartier, the Qually Brothers Store was likely a central place for people to buy goods and socialize. Old stores often show us how people shopped and lived in the past.

Galloway Bros Department Store

This department store is in Gladstone. Department stores were once huge places where you could buy almost anything. This building tells us about shopping habits from long ago.

Portage la Prairie Canadian Pacific Railway Station

Located in Portage la Prairie, this railway station was a busy hub for travelers and goods. It's a great example of how important trains were for connecting communities.

The historic Portage la Prairie Canadian Pacific Railway Station.

Flee Island Dakota Entrenchment

This site in Portage la Prairie is very significant. It's an old defensive position built by the Dakota people. It helps us understand the history and struggles of Indigenous peoples in the region.

The Flee Island Dakota Entrenchment site.

Portage la Prairie Dominion Post Office

This building in Portage la Prairie served as a post office. Post offices were vital for communication before the internet and phones.

The Portage la Prairie Dominion Post Office.

Portage la Prairie Public Building National Historic Site of Canada

This building is also in Portage la Prairie. It's so important that it's recognized as a National Historic Site, meaning it has special meaning for all of Canada. It often housed government offices.

The Portage la Prairie Public Building.

First Homestead in Western Canada National Historic Site of Canada

This site near Portage la Prairie marks where the very first homestead (a piece of land given to settlers) was established in Western Canada. It's a key spot in the story of how Canada grew.

Fort La Reine National Historic Site of Canada

Also in Portage la Prairie, Fort La Reine was an important fur trading post. It was built by explorer Pierre Gaultier de Varennes et de La Vérendrye in 1738. It's a National Historic Site because of its role in early Canadian history and trade.

A replica of Fort La Reine.

Saint-Claude Gaol Museum

In St. Claude, this building was once a "gaol" (an old word for jail). Now it's a museum, showing what life was like for prisoners and law enforcement in the past.

Treherne United Church

This church in Treherne is another example of a historic community building. It shows the importance of faith and community gatherings in the region's history.

Images for kids

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  The Portage la Prairie Public Building, also known as the Dominion Post Office.

See also

• List of historic places in Manitoba
• List of National Historic Sites of Canada in Manitoba