Greater Winnipeg Water District Aqueduct, Winnipeg

Name: Greater Winnipeg Water District Aqueduct
Address: Winnipeg, Canada

#113 among attractions in Winnipeg

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Greater Winnipeg Water District Aqueduct, Winnipeg

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The Greater Winnipeg Water District Aqueduct supplies the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba with water from Shoal Lake in the Kenora District of Ontario. It was put in service in 1919 and cost nearly CDN $16 million. It has a capacity of 85 million Imperial gallons per day and extends approximately 96 miles from an intake structures on Shoal Lake to the Deacon Reservoir on the east side of the city. Water flows by gravity from the lake, since the aqueduct drops about 300 feet over its length. The Greater Winnipeg Water District Railway was built for construction and maintenance of the aqueduct. The capacity was planned for a city of one million inhabitants; peak water usage by the city was in 1988 and the capacity of the aqueduct has never been entirely used. An additional 12 miles branch was completed in 1960. ()

Coordinates: 49°53'52"N, 97°7'43"W

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Saint Boniface (North St. Boniface)Winnipeg Canada

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Greater Winnipeg Water District Aqueduct – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Winnipeg Square, Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Shaw Park, Saint Boniface Cathedral.

0.5 miSW
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~1790 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Catholic basilica with a 1906 facade
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Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
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Provencher Bridge, Winnipeg
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Skyscraper, Modernist architecture
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0.4 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Greater Winnipeg Water District Aqueduct?

Nearby attractions include Stephen Juba Park, Winnipeg (6 min walk), Costume Museum of Canada, Winnipeg (9 min walk), Shaw Park, Winnipeg (9 min walk), Martha Street Studio, Winnipeg (9 min walk).

How to get to Greater Winnipeg Water District Aqueduct by public transport?

The nearest stations to Greater Winnipeg Water District Aqueduct:

Bus

Southbound St Joseph at Aubert • Lines: 56 (7 min walk)
Northbound St Joseph at Aubert • Lines: 56 (7 min walk)

Train

Winnipeg (17 min walk)