Wabowden

Wabowden
Sign for Wabowden, Manitoba, Canada
Sign for Wabowden, Manitoba, Canada
Boundaries
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Wabowden is located in Manitoba
Wabowden
Wabowden
Location in Manitoba
Coordinates: 54°54′32″N 98°37′47″W / 54.90889°N 98.62972°W / 54.90889; -98.62972
CountryCanada
ProvinceManitoba
RegionNor - Man
Government
 • MPNiki Ashton
 • MLAEric Redhead
Area
 • Total
34.42 km2 (13.29 sq mi)
Population
 (2016 Census[1])
 • Total
442
 • Density12.8/km2 (33/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Postal code
R0B 1S0
Area code204
NTS Map063J15
GNBC CodeGBCTE
WebsiteCommunity of Wabowden

Wabowden is a community in northern Manitoba. It is situated on Provincial Trunk Highway No. 6, which is the main route between Thompson and the provincial capital, Winnipeg.

History

The community originated in the early 20th century as a service point on the Hudson Bay Railway. Although the railway's presence in Wabowden has diminished over time, it continues to serve the community by transporting freight and passengers.

Preceding station Via Rail Following station
Lyddal
toward Churchill
 Winnipeg–Churchill Pipun
toward Winnipeg
Former services
Preceding station Canadian National Railway Following station
Medard
toward Churchill
 Hudson Bay Railway Pipun
toward The Pas

Wabowden's name is derived from that of a one-time railway executive, W.A. Bowden.

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Wabowden had a population of 400 living in 138 of its 175 total private dwellings, a change of -9.5% from its 2016 population of 442. With a land area of 30.36 km2 (11.72 sq mi), it had a population density of 13.2/km2 (34.1/sq mi) in 2021.[2]

Climate

In spite of its latitude below the 55th parallel, Wabowden has a clear-cut rather than borderline subarctic climate.[3] Its climate is dominated by its long and bitterly cold winters, but the short summers are relatively warm, keeping Wabowden well below the tree line.

Climate data for Wabowden
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 3
(37) 		7
(45) 		14
(57) 		30
(86) 		32
(90) 		34
(93) 		34
(93) 		32
(90) 		30
(86) 		25
(77) 		12
(54) 		4
(39) 		34
(93)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −18
(0) 		−15
(5) 		−5
(23) 		4
(39) 		12
(54) 		17
(63) 		22
(72) 		20
(68) 		13
(55) 		6
(43) 		−6
(21) 		−15
(5) 		3
(37)
Daily mean °C (°F) −22
(−8) 		−20
(−4) 		−11
(12) 		−2
(28) 		6
(43) 		11
(52) 		16
(61) 		14
(57) 		8
(46) 		2
(36) 		−9
(16) 		−18
(0) 		−2
(28)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −27
(−17) 		−26
(−15) 		−18
(0) 		−8
(18) 		0
(32) 		5
(41) 		10
(50) 		8
(46) 		4
(39) 		−1
(30) 		−13
(9) 		−22
(−8) 		−7
(19)
Record low °C (°F) −46
(−51) 		−44
(−47) 		−37
(−35) 		−30
(−22) 		−14
(7) 		−5
(23) 		1
(34) 		−1
(30) 		−8
(18) 		−16
(3) 		−36
(−33) 		−43
(−45) 		−46
(−51)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 10
(0.4) 		10
(0.4) 		10
(0.4) 		20
(0.8) 		30
(1.2) 		70
(2.8) 		80
(3.1) 		60
(2.4) 		60
(2.4) 		20
(0.8) 		20
(0.8) 		10
(0.4) 		450
(17.7)
Source: [4]

Mining

Crowflight Minerals is currently preparing Bucko Lake Mine for rehabilitation. The mine shaft was developed in the 1970s by Falconbridge Limited.

Local media

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "Census Profile, 2016 Census". Statistics Canada, 2016 Census. April 14, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
  2. ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and designated places". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  3. ^ "Wabowden, Manitoba Climate Summary". Weatherbase. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  4. ^ "Wabowden, Manitoba Travel Weather Averages (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Retrieved July 15, 2015.