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The Assiniboine River

The Assiniboine rises in east-central Saskatchewan.  For much of its length in Manitoba it flows though well-populated farmland. In ages past many fur trading posts, ferries, crossings, and landings were located on its banks.


The for centuries Assiniboine was the primary water route westward from Winnipeg. It is noteworthy for being navigable by shallow draft steamboats. 

Such vessels were introduced on the Red River in 1857 and started regular service on the Assiniboine in 1878.  Their use coincided with the first wave of European settlement in Manitoba.


Winnipeg Times, April 27, 1880

 A survey of any local histori history volume produced in Southwest Manitoba with uncover numerous accounts of settlers taking the steamer from Winnipeg.


The "City of Winnipeg" at Grand Valley  (Photo - Archives of Manitoba)


The Assiniboine River  Part 1




1. Steel's Ferry: N49.69538, W99.20630



2. Stockton Ferry: N49.60605  W99.44181



3. Souris Mouth Ferry: N49.66643 N  99.569585W

Photo taken from the north. The ferry was to the right with access to the the Land Tiltes Office on the south side (top) of the Assiniboine.



4. Treesbank Ferry:  N49.66386, W99.60142



5. Currie's Landing Ferry: N49.80390,  99.79460








6. The Brandon Rapids Crossing: N49.818202N 99.808192W







7. The Grand Valley Ferry: 49.84879, W 99. 89484



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The Assiniboine River  Part 2





8. Brandon Crossings








9. Highway #1 - West of Brandon:  N49.86843. 99.10000
2011


10. Kemnay Bridge

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11. Highway #250:  49.89919, W100.30151



12. Hall's Bridge Sioux Valley:  N49.89929, W100.30146



13. Skinner's Bridge:  N49.796771. W100. 50760







14. Harrison Bridge:  N49.78773, W100.60662





15. Bridges north of Oak Lake:  N49.79446, W100.64370





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