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| The Rural Municipality of Brokenhead,
located 60 kilometers East of Winnipeg on PTH #44, is named for
the Brokenhead River which passes through the entire municipality. Brokenhead
was incorporated in July, 1900 and is comprised of eight Townships, which
encircle the Town of Beausejour. The economy of the area is diversified
with a strong agricultural base complimented by a variety of industries
such as quarries, food-processing, agri- cultural value-added and a wide
range of commercial and service businesses.
For golfing and nature enthusiasts,
the Rural Municipality of Brokenhead is the ideal place. There are
two golf courses and numerous recreation parks situated along the Brokenhead
River. The Rural Municipality offers camping facilities, snowmobile
clubs, and many first class recreation and sports facilities that are shared
with the Town of Beausejour. Visit the Garson Sportfishing Park that is
open year-round and offers stocked fishing ponds as well as a bait and
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The Unincorporated Village District of Tyndall is located within the Brokenhead boundaries. It is a residential settlement with an elementary school, curling rink, ball park and playground. Construction of the Tyndall Centennial Park began in 1991. This beautiful 7 acre park consists of a baseball diamond, a regulation soccer field, swings, slides and picnic tables. The Tyndall Curling Club hosts
bonspiels during the winter as well as other social functions. The
Fraternal Order of Eagles are also active in Tyndall. They hold functions
in the town to raise money to support various organizations. There are
several businesses including a grocery store, several restaurants and two
trucking firms in the Tyndall area. Garson and Henryville are
located in the Rural Municipality of Brokenhead. Garson is famous for
the Tyndall Stone, found in the Gillis Quarries. Gillis Quarries,
was founded in 1910 and has provided the famous fossil filled Tyndall stone
used to build the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, the Manitoba Legislature
and many other well known buildings across Canada. This longest running
dimensional stone quarry is a spectacular sight. While in Garson, you can
do your grocery shopping and visit the Harvest Moon Cafe. The former St.
Andrews Presbyterian Church in Garson is a designated Manitoba Heritage Site. |
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This site was last updated May 2006