Historic Sites of Manitoba: 1997 Flood Plaque (Scotia Street, Winnipeg)

This plaque, located in Volunteer Park at the northwest corner of Scotia Street and Seven Oaks Avenue in Winnipeg, recognizes the efforts of volunteers and the military during the May 1997 flood.

1997 Flood Plaque

1997 Flood Plaque (2010)
Source: City of Winnipeg

Volunteer Park and 1997 Red River Flood commemorative sign

Volunteer Park and 1997 Red River Flood commemorative sign (April 2020)
Source: Rose Kuzina

Site Coordinates (lat/long): N49.93136, W97.11356
denoted by symbol on the map above

Sources:

Information for this page was provided by The City of Winnipeg’s Planning, Property and Development Department, which acknowledges the contribution of the Government of Manitoba through its Heritage Grants Program.

This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough and Rose Kuzina.

Page revised: 20 December 2020

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