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Portage la Prairie is a city in the Canadian province of Manitoba. As of 2001, the population was 12,976. The population in 1996 was 13,077 (-0.8 percent change). The area of the city was 24.67 square kilometres.

Portage la Prairie is located approximately 70 kilometres (45 miles) west of Winnipeg. It sits on the Assiniboine River, which flooded the town persistently until a ditch north to Lake Manitoba (the Assiniboine River Floodway) was built to divert the flood waters. The local economy is largely dependent on agriculture and supporting industries. Portage la Prairie is also home to the McCain Foods and Simplot potato processing plants, which provide french fries for McDonalds, Wendy's, and various other commercialized restaurant chains.

Portage la Prairie is a farming city. It has all the amenities you can expect in larger cities, but with considerably less crime. The main attraction to this city is the close-knit community aspect. Everyone knows everyone else. It is common for people to wave at each other when they drive down the streets. Portage la Prairie is famous for its Potato Festival. It is the world strawberry capital and North American potato processing capital, and has a celebration during the early summer for the latter mentioned vegetable. Many U-pick strawberry farms are within 5-15 minute driving range of the city.

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This limestone structure was designed by Thomas Fuller, who designed the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa. It was opened in 1898 and declared a historical site in 1986.

Depicts life in the 1800s complete with a blacksmith shop, trading post, country church, schoolhouse, and several restored homes. The original fort was built in 1738 by the French explorer Pierre Gaultier de la Verendrye and served as his headquarters for 15 years. The Museum is also home to a railway caboose and the 1882 official rail car of William Van Horne, builder of the CPR(Canadian Pacific Railroad). Open May to mid-September, weekdays 9 am to 6 pm, and weekends 10 am to 6 pm. Admission charged.

survivors and victims inlcuding pre-voyage promotional items and a deckchair. It was located at the Portage la Prairie mall. Now closed.

Monthly exhibits, gift gallery, art classes, and art rental program. Open year round 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday to Saturday. Free admission