Kellett, Manitoba

Kellett
Settlement
Country Canada
Province Manitoba
Region Northern
Census division 23
Elevation 106 m (348 ft)
Coordinates 57°26′51″N 94°11′52″W / 57.44750°N 94.19778°WCoordinates: 57°26′51″N 94°11′52″W / 57.44750°N 94.19778°W
Timezone Central (UTC-6)
 - summer (DST) Central (UTC-5)
Area code 204
Location of Kellett in Manitoba

Kellett is an unincorporated area and railway point in Census division 23 in Northern Manitoba, Canada.[1]

History

Kellett was founded with the building of the Hudson Bay Railway in the third decade of the 20th century. When the originally intended final section line route to Port Nelson was abandoned, the construction of the new route of the final section from Amery north to Churchill, which opened in 1929, led to its founding. Kellett lies on the line between the settlements of Herchmer to the south and O'Day to the north.[2]

Transportation

Kellett is the site of Kellett railway station, served by the Via Rail Winnipeg – Churchill train.

References

  1. "Kellett". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  2. Map 17 (PDF) (Map). Official road map of Manitoba. Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism. 2010. Retrieved 2012-07-08.