Historic Sites of Manitoba: Moon Lake Warden’s Residence (Riding Mountain National Park)

A one-storey log building at the northern entrance to Riding Mountain National Park, measuring 32 feet by 24 feet on an L-shaped plan with a small shed attached at the rear, was built in 1934. It was used as a residence for park wardens.

Moon Lake Warden’s Residence

Moon Lake Warden’s Residence (September 2023)
Source: Glen Toews

Moon Lake Warden’s Residence

Moon Lake Warden’s Residence (September 2023)
Source: Glen Toews

Site Coordinates (lat/long): N51.02167, W100.06333
denoted by symbol on the map above

Sources:

Warden Residence No. 1, Moon Lake Warden Station, Parks Canada History, 10 July 1985.

This page was prepared by Glen Toews.

Page revised: 6 October 2023

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