The Maynard Farmhouse at St. Malo, in the Rural Municipality of De Salaberry, is a good example of the French gambrel roof. It shows the interesting form that can be created with the use of an L-shaped plan and intersecting gambrel roofs.
Maynard Farmhouse (December 2020)
Source: Rose KuzinaSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.31380, W96.95297
denoted by symbol on the map above
Franco-Manitoban Farm Buildings: An Architectural History Theme Study by David Butterfield, Historic Resources Branch, Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism.
This page was prepared by Rose Kuzina.
Page revised: 2 April 2026
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