Elgin is an unincorporated community recognized as a

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in the

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in the

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. It currently has a population of just over 100.

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.

Notable people

* James O. Argue, Manitoba Legislative Assembly * Bill Stilwell, Author *

Larry Maguire Larry Maguire (born June 1, 1949) is a politician and activist farmer in Manitoba, Canada. Formerly a Progressive Conservative MLA in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, he was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in a by-election on ...

, Former MLA for

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and current Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris

References

External links

Local urban districts in Manitoba Unincorporated communities in Westman Region {{Manitoba-geo-stub