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.

Ochre River
Ochre River, 1910
Ochre River, 1910
Ochre River is located in Manitoba
Ochre River
Ochre River
Coordinates: 51°03′44″N 99°46′48″W / 51.06222°N 99.78000°W / 51.06222; -99.78000
Country Canada
Province Manitoba
MunicipalityRM of Lakeshore
Founded1893
Founded byDouglas Thompson (May 12, 1854 – March 23, 1938)

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]

Preceding station Via Rail Following station
Dauphin
toward Churchill
Winnipeg–Churchill Laurier
toward Winnipeg
Former services
Preceding station Canadian National Railway Following station
Paulson
toward Calgary
CalgaryWinnipeg Makinak
toward Winnipeg
Paulson North BattlefordWinnipeg via Swan River and Hallboro
Paulson WinnipegosisRorketon Ste. Rose
toward Rorketon

The community also has a post office, hotel, school, community centre, and a municipality office.

The community holds a yearly festival called "Country Daze".

References

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  1. ^ "Local Urban Districts Regulation". Government of Manitoba. April 23, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
  2. ^ "Ochre River train station - VIA Rail". www.viarail.ca. Via Rail.