By 1911, the Canadian Pacific Railway had built a larger train station and shelter at Winnipeg Beach, and added more tracks. The original water tower was erected just northwest of the current United Church. Its hexagon foundation is still visible above the surface alongside the tracks.
Foundation of the former Canadian Pacific Railway water tower (November 2020)
Source: Rose KuzinaSite Coordinates (lat/long): N50.50009, W96.97130
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Canadian Pacific Railway Water Tower (Kernstead Road, Winnipeg Beach)
This page was prepared by Rose Kuzina.
Page revised: 27 November 2020
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