| Wabowden | |
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Manitoba |
| Census division | Division 22 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.78 km2 (12.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 498 |
| • Density | 15.7/km2 (40.6/sq mi) |
| Postal code | R0B 1S0 |
| Area code(s) | 204 |
| Website | Community of Wabowden |
Wabowden is a community in northern Manitoba. It is situated on Provincial Trunk Highway #6, which is the main route between Thompson and the provincial capital, Winnipeg.
The community, which has the status of designated place in Canadian census data, had a population of 498 in the Canada 2006 Census.[1]
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The community originated in the early 20th century as a service point on the Hudson Bay Railway. Although the railway's presence in Wabowden has diminished over time, it continues to serve the community by transporting freight and passengers to the Wabowden railway station.
Wabowden's name is derived from that of a one-time railway executive, W.A. Bowden.
Crowflight Minerals is currently preparing Bucko Lake Mine for rehabilitation. The mine shaft was developed in the 1970s by Falconbridge Limited.
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| Flin Flon | Oxford House | |||
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