McCreary, Manitoba: A Town Rich in History

by Desiree Glover

McCreary, Manitoba is a small town roughly 253km northwest of Winnipeg with a population of around 400 people. The town has undergone changes over the years, but preserving its history has remained important and valued. McCreary features many interesting historical sites and artifacts, including the McCreary Museum, the Canadian National Railway Train Station, the ancient McCreary Point, and the McCreary United Grain Growers Elevator. Their presence has a significant impact and remains very much valued by the townsfolk and visitors alike.

MCCREARY MUSEUM AND CN TRAIN STATION LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF MCCREARY, MANITOBA, 2021; PHOTOGRAPHER: DESIREE GLOVER
THE MCCREARY POINT, DATING BACK TO 8000 BCE, WAS FOUND EAST OF MCCREARY ON ADAM KRISER’S FAMILY FARM; PHOTOGRAPHER: DESIREE GLOVER
THE HISTORIC MCCREARY UNITED GRAIN GROWERS ELEVATOR, LOCATED EAST OF MCCREARY NEXT TO THE MUSEUM AND CN TRAIN STATION, 2021; PHOTOGRAPHER: DESIREE GLOVER

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