This two-storey frame and stucco Tudor-Revival building on Maple Street in Pine Falls, measuring 70 feet by 95 feet, was constructed in 1937 by owner J. W. Johannson. Originally featuring a single screen movie theatre and bowling alley, it was also used to host community gatherings for workers from the nearby paper mill.
At the time of a 2025 site visit, the building was in relatively good condition and was in use as a movie rental store.
Chateau Theatre and Bowling Alley (June 2025)
Source: Jordan MakichukSite Coordinates (lat/long): N50.56599, W96.22179
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Pine Falls Paper Mill (Powerview-Pine Falls)
“Construction notes,” Winnipeg Free Press, 26 June 1937, page 5.
Walking Tour: Garden in the Wilderness, The Story of Pine Falls by Ian McKechnie, OnThisSpot.
This page was prepared by Jordan Makichuk.
Page revised: 12 October 2025
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