Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan
Resort Village of Manitou Beach | |
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Incorporated Resort Village | |
Danceland (2010) | |
Location of Manitou Beach in Saskatchewan | |
Coordinates: 51°43′11″N 105°26′14″W / 51.71972°N 105.43722°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Saskatchewan |
Region | Saskatchewan |
Rural Municipality | Morris No. 312 |
Founded | 1905 |
Resort Village Incorporated | 1919 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Eric Upshall |
• Governing body | Manitou Beach Village Council |
Area | |
• Land | 3.09 km2 (1.19 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 257 |
• Density | 83.1/km2 (215/sq mi) |
Time zone | CST |
Postal code | S0K 4T1 |
Area code(s) | 306 |
Highways | Highway 365 |
Waterways | Little Manitou Lake |
Website | Official Site |
[1][2] |
Manitou Beach is a resort village in Saskatchewan, Canada, located on the shores of Little Manitou Lake, approximately 100 km east of Saskatoon, and 5 km north of the town of Watrous. It is a tourist destination with a Mineral Spa, Danceland dance hall, a 9-hole golf course and a Regional Park campground.
The waters at the beach are known for their high salinity and resulting buoyancy. The salt levels are such that one can even lie back and read a book while floating in suspension.
Demographics
Manitou Beach had a population of 257 in the 2011 Canada Census, an increase of 10.3% from a 2006 Census population of 233. There were a total of 363 private dwellings of which 140 were occupied by year-round residents. The population density was 83.1 people per square km in a land area of 3.09 square km. The median age was 57.6.[1]
Gallery
- Business district on MacLachlan Avenue
- Gazebo
References
- 1 2 "2011 Community Profiles". Statistics Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved 2015-02-06.
- ↑ Government of Saskatchewan, MRD Home. "Municipal Directory System". Retrieved 2015-02-06.
External links
- Resort Village of Manitou Beach official website
- Watrous and Manitou Beach website
- Map of Manitou Beach at Statcan
- Danceland
North: Plunkett | ||
West: Young | Manitou Beach | East: Drake |
South: Watrous |
Coordinates: 51°43′11″N 105°26′14″W / 51.71972°N 105.43722°W