Souris (Manitoba)

Souris is a small town of around 1,900 people (2016) in the Prairie Mountain region of Manitoba, Canada.

Understand

Souris is an unincorporated urban community in the Municipality of Souris – Glenwood that held town status prior to January 1, 2015. It is located within the municipality along the Souris River, from which it takes its name. The community is home to Canada's longest historic cable-stayed footbridge, which spans the Souris River that divides the community.

Get in

Souris is located at the intersection of PTH 2 & PTH 22, 35 minutes southwest of Brandon and 2½ west of Winnipeg.

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The Souris River offers recreational opportunities to boat, water ski, canoe, swim or fish from the banks of the waterway. In winter, the frozen river is also a common venue for snowmobiling. The dock is located in Victoria Park. All river goers need to exercise caution when venturing downstream as there is a dangerous dam located on the east end of town.

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Routes through Souris
Weyburn Carlyle ← becomes  W  E  Jct N SGlenboro Winnipeg


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