Gods River, Manitoba

Gods River (Manto Sipi Cree Nation)
Settlement
Official name: God's River
Nickname: Manto Sipi Cree Nation
Country Canada
Province Manitoba
Region Northern
Elevation 180 m (591 ft)
Coordinates 54°50′11″N 94°03′23″W / 54.83639°N 94.05639°W / 54.83639; -94.05639Coordinates: 54°50′11″N 94°03′23″W / 54.83639°N 94.05639°W / 54.83639; -94.05639
Timezone Central Time (UTC-6)
 - summer (DST) Central Time (UTC-5)
Postal code R0B 0N0
Area code 204
Location of Gods River in Manitoba

Gods River is a remote, isolated settlement in Northern Manitoba, Canada and the primary settlement of the Manto Sipi Cree Nation (54°50′15″N 94°03′17″W / 54.83750°N 94.05472°W / 54.83750; -94.05472) First Nations community. The settlement is on Gods Lake at the point of outflow of the Gods River.

The community can only be reached by winter road, via Gods Lake Airport or by Perimeter flights.

The official languages of the community are English and Cree. There is a lodge for tourists to stay for visits to the community.

Gods River on Gods Lake

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