Fire lookout towers were once commonly used to watch for forest fires in Manitoba but most of them have been removed. One of the last towers to remain standing was found near Woodridge in Woodridge Provincial Park. It was demolished on 12 November 2025.
Woodridge Fire Tower (July 2018)
Source: George Penner
Woodridge Fire Tower (August 2020)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Aerial view of Woodridge Fire Tower (August 2020)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Observation platform of Woodridge Fire Tower (August 2020)
Source: Gordon GoldsboroughSite Location (lat/long): N49.28968, W96.14726
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Abandoned Manitoba
We thank Matthew Frank for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by George Penner.
Page revised: 20 November 2025
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