This bowling alley on Park Avenue in Beausejour was constructed in 1947 by Michael and Anne Morris. Known originally as Crown Bowling Alley, it had two lanes available for five- or ten-pin bowling. The following years, two additional lanes were constructed. The facility was sold in 1949 to Scott and Anne Tocher, who also added a taxi service. In 1956, it was taken over by Rose and Herb Vandersteen and, in 1960 by Harry K. Dennison.
In 1961, Dennison sold the facility to Karl and Liz Frank who changed the name to Beausejour Lanes, installed automatic pin setters, and offered five-pin bowling only. They operated it for the next 21 years until retirement in 1982, at which time they sold the business to Clarence and Virginia Biesbrecht. They sold it in December 1985 to Lou Savisky and Helen DeKezel.
Beausejour Lanes (March 2017)
Source: Manny Jacob
Interior of Beausejour Lanes (January 2017)
Source: Manny JacobSite Coordinates (lat/long): N50.06160, W96.50877
denoted by symbol on the map above
“A look back at Beausejour Lanes,” Manitoba Beaver [Beausejour], 3 April 1991.
This page was prepared by Manny Jacob and Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 31 December 2023
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