Lockport, Manitoba
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Lockport is a small unincorporated community in Manitoba, Canada. It is located 28 kilometres (17 mi) north of the city of Winnipeg along the Red River. The community is split between the Rural Municipalities of St. Andrews (west of the river) and St. Clements (east of the river).
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Location of Lockport in Manitoba | |
Coordinates: 50°4′59″N 96°56′40″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Manitoba |
Region | Winnipeg Capital Region |
Census Division | No. 13 |
Rural Municipality | R.M. of St Andrews, R.M. of St Clements |
Government | |
• MP | James Bezan |
• MLA | Richard Perchotte |
Area | |
• Total | 2.48 km2 (0.96 sq mi) |
Elevation | 229 m (751 ft) |
Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 458 |
• Density | 180/km2 (480/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Forward sortation area | |
Area code(s) | 204, 431 |
NTS Map | 062I02 |
GNBC Code | GAPDW |
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The Red River Floodway rejoins the Red River just down river from Lockport. Lockport is also a popular angling location.[3]
Lockport Provincial Park is located on the east bank of the river, where archeological studies have found evidence of human activity for 3,000 years.[4]