Settlers, Rails & Trails, Heritage museum in Argyle, Canada
Settlers, Rails & Trails is a heritage museum in Argyle displaying historical railway artifacts and agricultural equipment from the region. The collection is spread across the Community Centre building and an expansive grounds area with restored structures and natural features.
The museum began in 1991 as the Argyle Prairie Museum housed in a school basement and evolved into its current form. A major transformation in 2010 expanded the collection and shifted how the region's history was presented to visitors.
The museum displays agricultural development and school life from the region, bringing local stories to life through the objects on display. Visitors can understand the connection between early settlers and their surroundings through what they see here.
The museum sits in Argyle, about 28 km northwest of Winnipeg within the Rural Municipality of Rockwood, and is reached by road. It opens to the public in the summer months, and guided tours are available on request, so confirm opening times before travelling. The Ekhart railway station, general store and blacksmith building stand on the grounds.
The museum holds a collection of Canadian flags, an interest tied to its railway and settler themes. The Ekhart railway station was moved to the site and restored to its original condition, and a general store and blacksmith building were added afterward. The museum joined the Canadian Heritage Information Network in March 2014.
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