More Abandoned Manitoba: Rivers, Rails, and Ruins by Gordon Goldsborough Link to: Where to Buy | Public Events | The Author | See Also Based on a regular feature on CBC’s Weekend Morning Show, the book Abandoned Manitoba was a runaway success in 2016, becoming the top-selling, non-fiction book of the year in Manitoba. Scientist and historian Gordon Goldsborough returns with more compelling abandoned sites from across Manitoba. Armed with a drone and a deep curiosity about local history, Gordon had more stories to share than could fit into one book. Adventure into abandoned quarries, dance halls, and more. More Abandoned Manitoba: Rivers, Rails, and Ruins is a full-colour, richly illustrated book that looks at abandoned sites around Manitoba, describing their features, what caused them to be abandoned, and what they tell us about the history of the province. Published by Great Plains Publications ISBN 987-1-77337-002-6 280 pages $35.00 Available: 25 October 2018

On the Road to Abandoned Manitoba by Gordon Goldsborough In this book, scientist-historian Gordon Goldsborough hits the road in search of adventure and little-known stories from Manitoba’s past. Among the places he visits are underground radiation monitoring posts from the Cold War, a remote hydroelectric generating station, cruise ships on the Red River, and the original route of the Trans-Canada Highway. The book Abandoned Manitoba was a runaway success in 2016, becoming the top-selling, non-fiction book of the year in Manitoba. Its sequel More Abandoned Manitoba was the 2019 McNally Robinson Book of the Year.

Where to Buy

Location	Retailer
From the author	Want a personally signed copy? Attend one of several public events or contact Gordon Goldsborough at gordon@mhs.mb.ca
Beausejour	The Clipper - Beausejour Office 27 Third Street South, Beausejour 204-268-4700
Brandon	Coles Brandon Brandon Shoppers Mall 1570 - 18th Street, Brandon 204-571-9196
Gimli	H. P. Tergesen & Sons 82 First Avenue, Gimli 204-642-5958
Holland	Tiger Hills Arts Association 103 Broadway Street, Holland 204-526-2063
Lac du Bonnet	The Clipper - Lac du Bonnet Office 74 Second Street, Lac du Bonnet 204-345-8459
Morden	South Central Regional Library - Morden Branch 514 Stephen Street, Morden 204-822-4092
Portage la Prairie	Portage la Prairie Regional Library 40 Royal Road North, Portage la Prairie 204-857-4271
Winnipeg	McNally Robinson Booksellers 1120 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg 204-475-0483 800-561-1833 (toll-free)
	McNally Robinson Booksellers (The Forks) Forks Market Road, Winnipeg 204-615-7868
	Chapters - St. Vital Unit 85 - 1225 St Mary’s Road, Winnipeg 204-256-0777
	Chapters - Polo Festival 695 Empress Street, Winnipeg 204-775-5999
	Indigo - Kenaston 1590 Kenaston Boulevard, Winnipeg 204-488-6621
	Coles - City Place 234 Donald Street, Winnipeg 204-942-8952
	Coles - Kildonan Place 1555 Regent Avenue West, Winnipeg 204-661-8142
	Costco East Winnipeg 1499 Regent Avenue West, Winnipeg 204-654-4214
	Costco South Winnipeg 2365 McGillivray Boulevard, Winnipeg 204-487-5100
	Costco West Winnipeg 1315 St. James Street, Winnipeg 204-788-4415
	FortWhyte Alive Nature Shop 1961 McCreary Road, Winnipeg 204-989-8355
	University of Manitoba Bookstore 140 University Centre (Fort Garry Campus), Winnipeg 204-474-8321
Online	Amazon
	Great Plains Publications
	McNally Robinson Booksellers

Public Events

Please contact the author if your group would be interested in having a FREE presentation on More Abandoned Manitoba.

Date	Event	Location
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 7:00 PM	Book launch and sales	McNally Robinson Booksellers (Grant Park) 1120 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 10:00 AM	Presentation and book sales	Carman Wednesday Morning Group 142 First Street SW, Carman
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 7:00 PM	Book launch and sales	Brandon Public Library 710 Rosser Avenue, Brandon
Monday, 5 November 2018, 7:00 PM	Book launch and sales	J. A. V. David Museum 410 William Avenue, Killarney
Tuesday, 6 November 2018, 7:00 PM	Book launch and sales	South Central Regional Library - Morden Branch 514 Stephen Street, Morden
Wednesday, 7 November 2018, 7:00 PM	Book launch and sales	Dauphin Seniors Centre 55 First Avenue Southeast, Dauphin
Thursday, 8 November 2018, 7:00 PM	Book launch and sales	South Central Regional Library - Manitou Branch 418 Main Street, Manitou
Saturday, 10 November 2018, 1:00 to 3:00 PM	Book signing	McNally Robinson Booksellers (The Forks) 213 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg
Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 7:00 PM	Book launch and sales	South Central Regional Library - Altona Branch 125 Centre Avenue West, Altona
Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 12:00 noon	Presentation and book sales	Starbuck Community Hall 25 Main Street, Starbuck
Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 6:30 PM	Book launch and sales	Evergreen Regional Library 63 First Avenue, Gimli
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 6:30 PM	Book launch and sales	Southwestern Manitoba Regional Library - Melita Branch 149 Main Street, Melita
Friday, 16 November 2018, 4:00 - 7:00 PM	Book signing	Coles Brandon Shoppers Mall 1570 - 18th Street, Brandon
Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 7:00 PM	Presentation and book sales	Portage la Prairie Regional Library 40 Royal Road North, Portage la Prairie
Monday, 3 December 2018, 7:00 PM	Presentation and book sales	Sawmill Tea & Coffee Company 296 South Railway Street, Boissevain
Friday, 7 December 2018, 7:00 PM	Presentation and book sales	Winnipeg Architecture Foundation 266 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg
Tuesday, 11 December 2018, 7:00 PM	Presentation and book sales	North Norfolk-MacGregor Library 35 Hampton Street, MacGregor
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 7:00 PM	Presentation and book sales	South Central Regional Library - Miami Branch 530 Norton Avenue, Miami
Tuesday, 22 January 2019, 7:00 PM	Presentation and book sales	Jake Epp Public Library 255 Elmdale Street, Steinbach
Tuesday, 29 January 2019, 10:00 AM	Presentation and book sales	Creative Retirement Manitoba 1075 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
Saturday, 9 February 2019, 2:00 PM	Presentation and book sales	Whiteshell Winter Arts Festival Pinawa
Thursday, 21 March 2019, 2:00 PM	Presentation and book sales	Hartney/Cameron Library 209 Airdrie Street, Hartney
Thursday, 28 March 2019, 1:00 PM	Presentation and book sales	South Interlake 55 Plus 374 First Street West, Stonewall
Thursday, 28 March 2019, 7:00 PM	Presentation and book sales	Canadian Aviation Historical Society, Manitoba Chapter 17 Wing (CFB Winnipeg) Chapel Reception Hall, Winnipeg
Thursday, 4 April 2019, 7:00 PM	Presentation and book sales	Lac du Bonnet Regional Library 84 Third Street, Lac du Bonnet
Monday, 8 April 2019, 7:00 PM	Presentation and book sales	Millennium Library 251 Donald Street, Winnipeg
Wednesday, 17 April 2019, 7:00 PM	Presentation and book sales	Headingley Historical Society 5353 Portage Avenue, Headingley
Thursday, 2 May 2019, 5:30 PM	Presentation and book sales	Neepawa Public Library 280 Davidson Street, Neepawa
Saturday, 4 May - Sunday, 5 May 2019	Photography Field Class	Virden Area Learn photographic techniques with National Geographic photographer Pete Ryan and and explore abandoned Manitoba with Gordon Goldsborough in this two-day class. See the link for more information.
Wednesday, 15 May 2019, 7:00 PM	Presentation and book sales	Minnedosa 50+ Centre 31 Main Street South, Minnedosa
Thursday, 16 May 2019, 7:00 PM	Presentation and book sales	Reston & District Library 220 Fourth Street, Reston
Saturday, 25 May 2019, 9:00 AM to Sunday, 26 May 2019, 3:00 PM	Photography Field Class	Winnipeg Area Learn photographic techniques with National Geographic photographer Pete Ryan and and explore abandoned Manitoba with Gordon Goldsborough in this one-day class. See the link for more information.
Sunday, 23 June 2019, 2:00 PM	Presentation and book sales	International Peace Garden Interpretive Centre
Wednesday, 25 September 2019, 6:30 PM	Presentation and book sales	Raystone Memorial Centre 214 Broadway Street, Glenboro
Thursday, 26 September 2019, 7:00 PM	Presentation and book sales	The Gardens on Tenth 140 Tenth Avenue NE, Altona
Friday, 4 October 2019, 7:30 PM	Presentation and book sales	Emmanuel Historical Church 114 Barr Street, Holland
Thursday, 14 November 2019, 7:00 PM	Presentation and book sales	Artsforward (Manawaka Read) 293 Mountain Avenue, Neepawa
Friday, 22 November 2019, 5:30 PM	Presentation and book sales	Scandinavian Cultural Centre 764 Erin Street, Winnipeg
Wednesday, 4 December 2019, 7:00 PM	Book signing	Indigo 1590 Kenaston Boulevard, Winnipeg
Monday, 24 February 2020, 7:00 PM	Presentation and book sales	Antique Arts Club Dalnavert Museum and Visitors' Centre, 61 Carlton Street, Winnipeg

The Author

Gordon Goldsborough is the Head Researcher, Webmaster, and President of the Manitoba Historical Society, and Production Coordinator & Pageant Editor of Manitoba History magazine. For the past eight years, he has been mapping historic sites all over Manitoba, including schools, churches, stores, homes, grain elevators, military bases, and more. His series “Abandoned Manitoba” on the CBC Weekend Morning Show has been running since mid-2015 and audio copies of every episode are available here. Besides his historical interests, Goldsborough is a member of the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Manitoba where he is a water quality specialist concerned with the impacts of humans on wetlands and lakes. Contact the author at gordon@mhs.mb.ca.

See Also

Abandoned Manitoba by Gordon Goldsborough
Great Plains Publications, 2016

Historic Sites of Manitoba: Abandoned Manitoba

“Winnipeg author highlights Manitoba’s rural history,” Westman Journal, 28 September 2018.

“Scallion Farm: An excerpt from More Abandoned Manitoba,” Westman Journal, 28 September 2018.

“Little treasure on the Prairies,” Winnipeg Free Press, 20 October 2018.

“Check out these abandoned places around Manitoba, and the stories behind them,” CBC News, 21 October 2018.

“New tales told in ‘More Abandoned Manitoba’,” Manitoba Co-operator, 9 November 2018.

Page revised: 10 October 2023