Bissett Manitoba Map

About Bissett, Manitoba

Bissett is a northern community in 24-13-E, Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a town. Bissett is located at 51.0250°N, 95.6811°W.

Bissett sits nestled on the edge of a vast, whispering boreal forest, where the land rises and falls with the quiet persistence of ancient glacial work. It lies 62.5 km north-east of Powerview-Pine Falls, MB (from Powerview-Pine Falls, MB: bearing 35°T), and is situated 9.7 km north of Caribou Landing. Pine and spruce trees form an unbroken, emerald tide, their scent a constant, clean perfume on the air, broken only by the steely glint of water from numerous small lakes and the serpentine flow of the Bloodvein River. The ground itself is a mosaic of rock and soil, often damp and yielding, supporting a hardy, low-lying scrub and the vibrant, fleeting colours of wildflowers in the brief, bright summer. Sunlight here, especially in the late afternoon, seems to gather and pool, casting long, softened shadows that lend a profound stillness to the landscape. The history of Bissett is intrinsically tied to the earth’s hidden bounty, a tale of hard work and resourcefulness that began with the discovery of gold. For decades, mining was the lifeblood that pulsed through this remote settlement, drawing a hardy breed of prospectors and labourers who carved out a living from the challenging terrain. While the roar of heavy machinery has largely faded, echoes of that industrious past remain, evident in the sturdy, practical architecture and the enduring spirit of self-reliance. Today, the local economy is more varied, with a focus on resource-based activities like forestry and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds Bissett, attracting those who seek the quietude and untamed wilderness of this northern Manitoba setting.

About This Bissett Map Page

Explore Bissett, Manitoba, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.025, -95.681111. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Bissett includes the postal code (R0E), telephone area code (204, 431). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Bissett is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.