Portage la Prairie

Portage la Prairie is a city in the Central Plains Region situated between the Assiniboine River and Lake Manitoba on fertile agricultural land. The location serves as a central transportation junction for the surrounding area.

French explorer Pierre Gaultier de Varennes established Fort La Reine in 1738, marking the start of European settlement at this strategic location. This founding made it an important hub for the fur trade and later railroad development.

The Fort la Reine Museum displays regional artifacts and preserves a private railcar from Canada's transcontinental railroad construction era. This collection reflects how important the location was for the country's transportation development.

Island Park offers a range of recreational opportunities for visitors of all ages with both indoor and outdoor areas. The different attractions can be enjoyed throughout the year depending on the season and weather conditions.

Island Park contains Manitoba's largest indoor wave pool connected to an outdoor water area for swimming and recreation. This combination makes it a rare location where visitors can swim in any weather.

Location: Central Plains Region

Location: Manitoba

Inception: 1738

Elevation above the sea: 261 m

Part of: Central Plains Region

Website: http://city.portage-la-prairie.mb.ca

GPS coordinates: 49.97278,-98.29194

Latest update: December 17, 2025 07:54