This site at Shoal Lake is a portion of the fomer Thompson homestead, designated in 1988 as a municipal historic site. In 1881, Matthew W. Thompson arrived in the area and became known as the “Father of Shoal Lake.” He served as its first postmaster (1886-1902), built the first hall and rink, donated part of his homestead to establish a rail line, and sold other portions of his property for local business and residential development. Several members of his family are buried here and a monument was erected using funds provided by the Shoal Lake Historical Society and the Manitoba Heritage Federation.
Thompson Family Rest Site (August 2013)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Thompson Family Rest Site (September 2020)
Source: George PennerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N50.43907, W100.59960
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: Matthew W. Thompson (c1830-?)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Municipally Designated Historic Sites
Thompson Family Rest Site, 101 Elizabeth Street, Shoal Lake, Manitoba Historic Resources Branch.
We thank George Penner for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 16 May 2025
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