Elgin, Manitoba

Elgin in 1909

Elgin is an unincorporated place in the Rural Municipality of Whitewater in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It is located in southwestern Manitoba.

Major attractions

The Elgin and District Historical Museum, open during July and August, details the history of Elgin and of the Rural Municipality of Whitewater.

Notable people from Elgin

• James O. Argue, Manitoba Legislative Assembly
• Bill Stilwell, Author
• Larry Maguire, Former MLA for Arthur-Virden and current Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris

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Coordinates: 49°26′38″N 100°16′09″W / 49.44389°N 100.26917°W / 49.44389; -100.26917

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The Whitewater Centennial Park, located one mile east of Elgin is a popular recreation area for birdwatching,camping, picnicing, golfing, hiking and other recreational activities Elgin also has a museum that open all summer on weekends. In 2012 the West Elgin Mall shut down.

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