| Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba | |
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Location of Lac du Bonnet in Manitoba
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Manitoba |
| Region | Eastman |
| Incorporated | June 16, 1958 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | None |
| • MLA Lac du Bonnet | Wayne Ewasko |
| • MP Provencher | Vic Teows |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 2.25 km2 (0.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 260 m (854 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • City | 1,009 |
| • Metro density | 448.9/km2 (1,162.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | Central (CDT) (UTC-5) |
| Postal code | R0E 1A0 |
| Area code(s) | 204 |
| Website | Lac Du Bonnet |
Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba is a town in Manitoba, Canada located 115 kilometres (71 mi) northeast of Winnipeg on the west shore of the Winnipeg River. It is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet.
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On the first of July there's the Canada Day parade, with fireworks, carnival rides, and bingo.
In November Christmas-themed lighting is set up on the streets, kids can visit Santa, and the Christmas tree is all set up.
There are designated snowmobile trails into Lac du Bonnet and specific areas for snowmobilers to park.
During the weekend in early March the river is dotted with one thousand holes for the local ice fishing derby.
Places to see are the Four Seasons Playground; The Cairn, located near the public beach on Park Avenue; and the Lac du Bonnet House (museum) located on Lake ave.
Lac du Bonnet Leader
Winnipeg River Echo
CBWT-2 first went on the air on May 27, 1968. In early 1969 the province-wide microwave system replaced the kine recordings and citizens of Lac Du Bonnet have had live television since then.[1]
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