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Elgin is an unincorporated community recognized as a local urban district in the Rural Municipality of Whitewater in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It is located in southwestern Manitoba.

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Map of Elgin, MB, Canada

Major attractions

The Elgin and District Historical Museum, open during July and August, details the history of Elgin and of the Rural Municipality of Whitewater. The Whitewater Centennial Park, located one mile east of Elgin, is a popular recreation area for birdwatching, camping, picnicking, golfing, hiking and other recreational activities. Elgin also has a museum that is open all summer on weekends. In 2012 the West Elgin Mall shut down.

Notable people

  • James O. Argue, Manitoba Legislative Assembly
  • Bill Stilwell, Author
  • Larry Maguire, Former MLA for Arthur-Virden and current Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris

    • References

    Elgin, Manitoba Wikipedia
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