Barrows, Manitoba

Barrows is a community in the Canadian province of Manitoba.

Welcome sign travelling into Barrows, Manitoba.

Demographics

In the 2011 Census, the Barrows designated place had a population of 109 living in 40 of its 49 total private dwellings.[1]

History

When the Red Deer Lumber Company built its sawmill on the south shore of Red Deer Lake, they also built a rail line that connected their sawmill to the Canadian Northern Railway line that ran from Swan River to Erwood.

A community was established at this junction, which was named Barrows after one of the company's founders: Fredrick G. Barrows.[2]

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References
  1. "Corrections and updates: Population and dwelling count amendments, 2011 Census". Statistics Canada. February 14, 2013. Retrieved February 16, 2013.
  2. Nicholson, Karen (February 2000). "The Lumber Industry in Manitoba" (PDF). Manitoba Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport - Historic Resources Branch. Retrieved October 26, 2019.

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