Within 50 years, between 1850 and 1900, the Canadian North-West was transformed into the “bread basket” of Central Canada. The transition was painful and would leave many of the original inhabitants with little say in the new province they had helped to create.
Manitoba 1850-1900, A Turbulent Legacy Plaque (2010)
Source: City of WinnipegSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.88802, W97.12735
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This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 2 March 2021
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