Grandview, Manitoba
| Grandview | |
|---|---|
| Country |
 Canada |
| Province |
 Manitoba |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 1,153.4 km2 (445.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 649 |
| • Density | 0.6/km2 (2/sq mi) |
| • Change 2006-11 |
 11.8% |
| Time zone | Central Standard Time (UTC−6) |
Grandview is a former town in Manitoba, Canada. It is located within the Grandview Municipality and is located 45 kilometres west of the city of Dauphin.
The community of approximately eight hundred people was named for the beautiful views of both the Duck Mountains to the north and the Riding Mountains to the south. The main access to the community is Provincial Highway 5. Grandview railway station is served by Via Rail.
The local economy is agriculturally based. However, at one time a thriving economy was also based on a local wood mill.
References
- ↑ "Community Profiles From the 2006 Census". Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.
External links
Coordinates: 51°10′27″N 100°41′52″W / 51.17417°N 100.69778°W
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