Dunnottar, Manitoba
Dunnottar | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Municipality of Dunnottar | |
Municipal boundaries | |
| Coordinates: 50°27′14″N 96°56′50″W / 50.45389°N 96.94722°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Manitoba |
| Region | Interlake and Winnipeg Metro |
| Established | January 1, 1948 |
| Named after | Dunnottar Castle |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Richard Gamble |
| • MP | James Bezan |
| • MLA | Derek Johnson |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.78 km2 (1.07 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 217 m (712 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 989 |
| • Density | 360/km2 (920/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Postal Code | R0C 2B0 |
| Area code(s) | 204, 431 |
| Website | dunnotar.ca |
The Village of Dunnottar is a village in the Canadian province of Manitoba. As part of the Interlake and Metro regions, the municipality is located on the shores of Lake Winnipeg, just off Highway 9, south of Winnipeg Beach.
It encompasses the communities of Ponemah, Whytewold, and Matlock. These centres grew around Canadian Pacific Railway stations. It borders the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews, which surrounds it in three directions. It is on the southwest shore of Lake Winnipeg. It is known for its beaches which are frequented by many summer residents and visitors.