Parkland is an informal geographic
region
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of the
Canadian
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province
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of
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada at the Centre of Canada, longitudinal centre of the country. It is Canada's Population of Canada by province and territory, fifth-most populous province, with a population ...
, located between
Lakes Manitoba and
Winnipegosis on the east and the Manitoba–
Saskatchewan
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border on the west.
The largest population centre is the city of
Dauphin, and the second largest is the town of
Swan River.
Riding Mountain National Park
Riding Mountain National Park is a national park in Manitoba, Canada. The park is located within Treaty 2 Territory and sits atop the Manitoba Escarpment. Consisting of a protected area of , the forested parkland stands in sharp contrast to the ...
,
Duck Mountain Provincial Park, and
Asessippi Provincial Park are also located in the region, as well as Manitoba's highest point,
Baldy Mountain.
Together with the
Westman Region to the south, Parkland composes the broader Prairie Mountain region, and is provided health services via
Prairie Mountain Health.
As of 2021, the Parkland region had a population of 41,575.
Major communities
Urban municipalities:
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Dauphin (city)
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Swan River (town)
Unorganized areas:
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Unorganized Division No. 17
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Unorganized North Division No. 20
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Unorganized South Division No. 20
Rural municipalities and communities
First Nations and reserves
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Ebb and Flow (Ebb and Flow 52)
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Gambler (
Gambler 63, partly)
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Tootinaowaziibeeng
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Valley River 63A
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Waywayseecappo
Recreation and points of interest
Parks and geography
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Asessippi Provincial Park
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Asessippi Ski Area — Manitoba's largest
ski resort
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Dauphin Lake
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Duck Mountain Provincial Forest
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Duck Mountain Provincial Park
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Baldy Mountain — Manitoba's highest peak
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Manipogo Provincial Park
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Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve
**
Riding Mountain National Park
Riding Mountain National Park is a national park in Manitoba, Canada. The park is located within Treaty 2 Territory and sits atop the Manitoba Escarpment. Consisting of a protected area of , the forested parkland stands in sharp contrast to the ...
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Shellmouth Reservoir
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Thunderhill Ski Area
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Valley River
Transport
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Dauphin station
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Gilbert Plains station
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Grandview railway station
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Laurier railway station
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Lt. Col W.G. (Billy) Barker VC Airport
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Ochre River station
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Roblin railway station
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Ste. Rose du Lac Airport
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Provincial Trunk Highways 5,
10,
16,
20, and
83
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Swan River Airport
Recreation and other
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Assiniboine Community College (satellite campus)
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Credit Union Place
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Dauphin’s Countryfest
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Inglis Grain Elevators National Historic Site
* Richardson Recreation and Wellness Centre
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Swan River Centennial Arena
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Waywayseecappo Wolverines Complex
Sports teams
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Dauphin Kings
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Swan Valley Stampeders
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Waywayseecappo Wolverines
References
External links
Parkland Regional ProfileParkland Tourism
Community Profile: Census Division No. 16, Manitoba; Statistics CanadaCommunity Profile: Census Division No. 17, Manitoba; Statistics CanadaCommunity Profile: Census Division No. 20, Manitoba; Statistics Canada
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Geographic regions of Manitoba