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Ochre River is a local urban district[1] in the Rural Municipality of Lakeshore, Manitoba, Canada, approximately halfway between the City of Dauphin and Ste. Rose du Lac.

Ochre River
Local urban district
Ochre River, 1910
Ochre River
Coordinates: 51.06222°N 99.78000°W / 51.06222; -99.78000
Country Canada
Province Manitoba
MunicipalityRM of Lakeshore
Founded1893
Founded byDouglas Thompson (May 12, 1854 – March 23, 1938)

It was founded by Sir Douglas Thompson (May 12, 1854 – March 23, 1938) in 1893 as a farming community; many of the buildings have survived since.

Located within the community is Ochre River railway station, which is served by Via Rail. The community also has a post office, hotel, school, community centre, and a municipality office.

The community holds a yearly festival called "Country Daze".


References


  1. "Local Urban Districts Regulation". Government of Manitoba. April 23, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2016.



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