Heritage Explorer

Description

(1882 – 1886) Old Deloraine was established just north of the Land Titles Office, but moved when the railway came through the area.

Stories

Newcomb's Hollow: Old Deloraine Land Titles Office

(1880 – 1893) During its thirteen years of operation, the Old Deloraine Land Titles Office settled 1,200,000 acres of prairie land.

Old Deloraine

(1882 - 1886) Old Deloraine was established just north of the Land Titles Office, but moved when the railway came through the area.

Other Features Nearby

Bidford School

(At least 1887-1964)

Boiler Trail

(1880 – 1885) The Boiler Trail provided a detour around the muddiest section of the Boundary Commission Trail.

Boundary Commission Trail

(Pre 1600 - 1885) The Boundary Commission Trail was the first “highway” to the west, carrying First Nations to and fro, Métis on buffalo hunts and finally Europeans looking for rich farmland.

Boundary Trail Visible - Sourisford

(1873) The Boundary Commissioner Trail is still visible in this location. It is used by a local farmer to run cattle down to the Souris River.

CNR-Wakopa Subdivision to Deloraine

The 28 miles of the Canadian National Railway from Adelpha to Deloraine was completed in 1914.

Coatstone

(1914 – 1961) Coatstone was a stop on the Wakopa Subdivision of the Canadian National Railway.

George Morton's Cheese Project

(1882 – 1883) George Morton launched a cheese-making project west of Whitewater Lake. He may have been successful if he hadn't overlooked a couple key factors . . .

Hazeldean School #2

(May 1,1884-1966) Hazeldean School moved from previous location to present location.

Hole-in-One Cafe

Located in the golf course clubhouse, 7kms southeast of Deloraine. PHONE: 204-747-2411

Mandan Trail

The Mandan Trail was a primary artery of travel and trade between the Assiniboine River Forts and the Missouri River where the Mandan First Nations lived.

Newcomb's Hollow

Newcomb's Hollow is a pretty spot where a small interpretive centre for the Old Deloraine Land Titles Office has been built with a replica of the old Office.

Old Deloraine Cemetery

(1881) The area's very first permanent pioneers were laid to rest in this scenic cemetery.

Old Deloraine Land Titles Office

(1880 – 1886) Homesteaders in southwestern Manitoba had to first make their way to the Old Deloraine Land Titles Office, managed by George Newcomb, to register land claims.