Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan
| Resort Village of Manitou Beach | |
|---|---|
| Incorporated Resort Village | |
|
Danceland (2010) | |
  Location of Manitou Beach in Saskatchewan | |
| Coordinates: 51°43′11″N 105°26′14″W / 51.71972°N 105.43722°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Region | Saskatchewan |
| Rural Municipality | Morris No. 312 |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Resort Village Incorporated | 1919 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Eric Upshall |
| • Governing body | Manitou Beach Village Council |
| Area | |
| • Land | 3.09 km2 (1.19 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 257 |
| • Density | 83.1/km2 (215/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CST |
| Postal code | S0K 4T1 |
| Area code(s) | 306 |
| Highways | Highway 365 |
| Waterways | Little Manitou Lake |
| Website | Official Site |
| [1][2] | |
Manitou Beach is a resort village in Saskatchewan, Canada, located on the shores of Little Manitou Lake, approximately 100 km east of Saskatoon, and 5 km north of the town of Watrous. It is a tourist destination with a Mineral Spa, Danceland dance hall, a 9-hole golf course and a Regional Park campground.
The waters at the beach are known for their high salinity and resulting buoyancy. The salt levels are such that one can even lie back and read a book while floating in suspension.
Demographics
Manitou Beach had a population of 257 in the 2011 Canada Census, an increase of 10.3% from a 2006 Census population of 233. There were a total of 363 private dwellings of which 140 were occupied by year-round residents. The population density was 83.1 people per square km in a land area of 3.09 square km. The median age was 57.6.[1]
Gallery
Business district on MacLachlan Avenue
Gazebo
References
- 1 2 "2011 Community Profiles". Statistics Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved 2015-02-06.
- ↑ Government of Saskatchewan, MRD Home. "Municipal Directory System". Retrieved 2015-02-06.
External links
- Resort Village of Manitou Beach official website
- Watrous and Manitou Beach website
- Map of Manitou Beach at Statcan
- Danceland
| North: Plunkett | ||
| West: Young | Manitou Beach | East: Drake |
| South: Watrous |
Coordinates: 51°43′11″N 105°26′14″W / 51.71972°N 105.43722°W