Portage la Prairie

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Portage la Prairie, Prairie city in Central Plains Region, Canada.

Portage la Prairie extends across 24 square kilometers of fertile land between the Assiniboine River and Lake Manitoba, forming a central transportation hub.

French explorer Pierre Gaultier de Varennes established Fort La Reine in 1738, marking the beginning of European settlement in this strategic location.

The Fort la Reine Museum preserves regional artifacts and includes the personal railcar from Canada's first transcontinental railroad construction.

The city administration currently operates from a temporary office at 60 Saskatchewan Avenue East while the main City Hall undergoes renovations.

Island Park contains Manitoba's largest indoor wave pool and connects to an outdoor water park with multiple recreational facilities.

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: May 26, 2025 21:42

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