Heritage Explorer

Description

The Estevan Branch of the Canadian Pacific Railway reached Melita in 1891 and continued to the Saskatchewan border.

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Other Features Nearby

A.F. Jensen Trophy Room

A collection of trophy-hunted animals from around the world. Located beside the Antler River Historical Museum in Melita. PHONE: 204-522-3438

Antler River Historical Society Museum

Housed in a circa 1905 eight classroom schoolhouse, Melita's only museum is well laid out.

A. R. Cafe

301 E Railway St, Hartney. PHONE: 204-858-2248

Ash House

(1795 – 1797) Ash House was likely the first fur trading post built on the Souris River.

Bigway Foods

117 Main St, Melita. PHONE: 204-522-3362 or 204-522-3366

Cheese Factory

(1895 - 1897) A Cheese Factory existed on this site for a short time. Milk was gathered from surrounding farms and made into cheese.

Chicken Chef, Melita

9 Boundary St, Melita. PHONE: 204-522-2484

CNR-Hartney-Carmen-Winnipeg Branch to Hartney

(1900-1961) The Canadian National Railway was built past "Trackend" at Argue to reach Hartney from the east in 1900.

CNR Hartney-Carmen-Winnipeg Branch to Virden

(1905) The CNR built a bridge over the Souris River and reached Grande Clairière in the fall and Virden by Christmas.

Co-op Cardlock

Co-op Cardlock in Pierson.

CPR Continues West

(1891 – Present) From Melita, the CPR railway continues west to Estecan, SK.

CPR-Estevan Branch to Hartney

The Estevan Branch of the Canadian Pacific Railway reached Hartney from Brandon in 1890.

CPR Lauder-Alida Branch

(1905-1976) The CPR built west of Lauder as far as Broomhill then continued to Tilston the following summer. A flood in the spring of 1976 took out the bridge at Bernice along with some of the track, which brought an end to the use of this Branch.

CPR Lauder Branch

(1912 – 1962) The Lauder Subdivision, also known as the “Blue Flea” Line. The Tracks were removed in 1975-6.

CPR-Pembina Branch to Napinka

(1892) Work on a rail line past Deloraine was finally started, and headed to Napinka which displeased farmers in Melita.

Dakota – Assiniboine Battle

(1849) A battle between the Dakota and Assiniboine occurred on this site.

Dakota-Assiniboine Battle - Souris River

(1793) The Dakota were opposed to the fur trade in the Souris basin and wanted the Assiniboine to stop trading with the fur traders. During a battle held in this approximate location, the Dakota wiped out an entire Assiniboine village.

DhMg-86

(800 AD) A small surface collection from the Besant-Sonota culture was recovered at this site.

Dobbyn School

(1899-1908)

Edward Co-operative Grocery Store

76 Railway Ave, Pierson. PHONE: 204-634-2221

Elva

(1891-Present) Elva was named after the first child to be born in the village.

Elva School #2

(1898-1974) In 1898 Elva School moved from previous location to present location.

Fletcher Store

A small general store existed here for some time, it was owned by Fletcher Shillington, a bachelor.

Fort Mr. Grant

(1824 – 1861) Cuthbert Grant established this fort on the Souris River on behalf of the HBC to keep illegal operations from diverting business away from the company.

Grand Bend School

(1890-1946)

Happy Chopstick Restaurant

148 Main St, Melita. PHONE: 204-522-3966

Hart-Cam Museum

The old general store that houses the Hart-Cam Museum has been a movie set for two Hollywood films.

Hartney

(1882 – Present) Hartney is a town with a vibrant history, pleasant present and bright future!

Hartney Campground

Located next to the pool and playground in Hartney. PHONE: In summer: 204-858-2167. Otherwise: 204-858-2429. EMAIL: hartney@mts.net VISIT: http://www.hartney.ca/default.asp?fxoid=FXMenu,3&ID=10&sub_ID=213&sub2_ID=135

Hartney Consumer’s Co-op

Groceries and Bakery items. 201 E Railway St, Hartney PHONE: 204-858-2276

Hartney Lumber Supply

Gas pump and lumber supplies. 204 River Ave. PHONE: 204-858-2014

Hartney Motor Inn

301 River Ave, Hartney. PHONE: 204-858-2525

Harwood House

In Pierson, 12 Elmore St. PHONE: 204-634-2282

Heritage Restaurant

Built by the community, for the community, stop by this local hang-out for a bite to eat. PHONE: 204-634-2384

Hunter Blacksmith Shop

A small blacksmith shop, perhaps 10’ by 10’ was opened by Archie Hunter who came from Ontario in 1890. He moved his business into Lauder when the railway was built.

Independent Fur Trading Post - Melita

(1849) The exact location of this fort close to present-day Melita is unknown.

Independent Fur Trading Post - Napinka

(1846) An independent trader who was believed to come from Turtle Mountain set up a post in the Napinka area.

Lauder

(1891) Two of the CPR lines met at Lauder in a “T” junction.

Lauder Cemetery

(1899 – Present) The Lauder Cemetery is extremely well kept.

Lauder Inn

Located in the small ghost town of Lauder, this coffeeshop is housed in the community’s old two room schoolhouse. Open sometimes 7 days a week, call for hours. 200 Lorne Ave, Lauder. PHONE: 204-858-2244

Lauder School

(At least 1893-1973) Old school house became town hall. "New" building is still used as a post office and coffee shop; the "Lauder" Inn. (2011)

L & F Campground

In Melita. PHONE: 204-522-3183, 204-522-8680 VISIT: http://www.campscout.com/campground/MB0131/

Manchester

(1881 – 1890) The town of Manchester moved to the railway when it came through the area and was renamed Melita.

Melgund Cemetery

Melgund Cemetery. Several headstones still exist on the site.

Melgund Post Office

(1884 - 1899) The first post office in the area. Prior to its existence mail was brought from Brandon or Souris by anyone who happened to go there.

Melgund School

(At least 1885-1962)

Melita

(1891-Present) The community of Manchester became Melita when it moved to be beside the railway.

Melita Bakery

126 Main St, Melita. PHONE: 204-522-3352

Melita by the River Motel

Hwy 3, E of Melita. PHONE: 204-522-3261 EMAIL: melitamotelbytheriver@hotmail.com

Melita Frozen Foods

113 Main St, Melita. PHONE: 204-522-3157 EMAIL: melitaff@mymts.net

Melita Inn Motor Hotel

41 Front St, Melita. PHONE: 204-522-3336

Melita School

(1886-Present) The old building is still in Melita housing the Melita Museum.

Métis Trading Post

(1840s) A Métis fur trading post operated here on the Souris River for a short time in the 1840s.

Mullett Site

(1500 BCE – 750 AD) A bison kill and processing site on the bank of the Souris.

Napinka

(1891 – Present) At the crux of two railways, Napinka was at first thought destined to be a successful railway town.

Napinka School

(1884-1975) Napinka School was closed from 1893-1894.

Petro Can Cardlock

Located on #83 Hwy through Melita. PHONE: 204-522-3202

Pierson

The Town of Pierson was incorporated in 1891.

Pierson Campground

Durward St, Pierson. Five full service sites, 30 amp, water and sewer hookup. $20.00 per night. For monthly rates call number below. PHONE: 204-634-2231 EMAIL: rmedw@inethome.ca

Pierson Park

Primitive Services, donations accepted in lieu of camping fees, visit the municipal office. PHONE: 204-634-2231 EMAIL: rmedw@inethome.ca

Pierson School

(At least 1892-Present)

Red Door Cafe

Lunch specials, amazing pie! 237 E Railway St, Hartney. PHONE: 204-858-2313

River Park RV Campground

East of Hwy 83 in Melita, in a treed location. PHONE:204-522-3413 VISIT: http://www.melitamb.ca/index.php?pageid=426

R&M Value Foods

123 Main St, Melita. PHONE: 204-522-8680

Sub Factory

Homemade and delicious subs and wraps! 139 Front Street. PHONE: 204-522-8864

Sugar Shack

In Pierson, owned by Rob and Wendy Johns at 46 Latham Ave. PHONE: 204-634-2552

Townsend Valley Golf Course

Fully licensed dining in the summer. 140 Townsend Dr., Melita. PHONE: 204-522-3820

Tremblay School #1

(1895-1946) In 1904 Tremblay School moved to present location.

Tremblay School #2

(1895-1946) In 1904 Tremblay moved from previous location to present location.

Truro School #3

(September 1st, 1886-1944) A few years after Truro School moved to the second location and then in 1917 it moved again to the third and present location.

White Owl Gas Service

Located on the #3 Hwy in Melita. Convenience store attached (with ice cream!) PHONE: 204-522-3961.

X.Y. Fort

(1795) The X.Y. Company was made up of disgruntled North West Co. Workers. This post was managed by Mr. Peter Grant and operated in opposition to the nearby N.W. Co. Ash Fort.

Yellow Quill Trail

(Pre 1790 - 1886) The Yellow Quill Trail began as a trade route used by First Nations but served as a convenient avenue of travel for pioneering Europeans as well.

Yellow Quill Trail – still visible

The Yellow Quill trail is still visible in this location.