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The Pas, Municipal center in Northern Region, Manitoba.

The Pas stands at the meeting point of the Saskatchewan and Pasquia Rivers, serving as a central hub for northern Manitoba's commercial activities.

The settlement originated from a French trading post called Fort Paskoya in the 1740s, marking the beginning of European presence in this region.

The Northern Manitoba Trappers' Festival, established in 1948, brings together participants for ice fishing and sled dog racing competitions each winter.

The University College of the North maintains one of its primary campuses in The Pas, offering post-secondary education to northern Manitoba students.

The Sam Waller Museum preserves local artifacts and exhibits about the region's development, including collections from Indigenous communities and early settlers.

Location: Manitoba

Elevation above the sea: 271 m

Part of: Northern Region

Shares border with: Hudson Bay, Minitonas, Swan River

Website: https://townofthepas.com

GPS coordinates: 53.82500,-101.25300

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:46

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