Glenlea Manitoba Map

About Glenlea, Manitoba

Glenlea is a community in Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Glenlea is located at 49.6356°N, 97.1350°W.

Glenlea rests in a landscape shaped by the patient work of glaciers and the persistent flow of water, a place where the land unfurls in broad, fertile plains under a sky that seems to stretch to forever. It lies 27.7 km south of Winnipeg, MB (from Winnipeg, MB: bearing 178°T), and is situated 11.3 km south-east of La Salle. The Red River Valley, a vast expanse of rich, dark earth, cradles Glenlea, its flatness broken only by the gentle rise of agricultural fields and the sinuous path of the Red River itself. Here, the air often carries the clean, sharp scent of turned soil in spring and the sweet, dusty aroma of sun-baked grain in late summer, a subtle perfume of the land’s bounty. The character of Glenlea is one of quiet resilience, a place where life moves with the steady pulse of the seasons, marked by the vast, open vistas that allow the eye to travel unimpeded for miles, a constant invitation to contemplation. The history of Glenlea is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Manitoba, a testament to the pioneering spirit that recognized the exceptional fertility of this valley. For generations, the economy has been anchored in the cultivation of crops, with the rich chernozem soil yielding abundant harvests of wheat, canola, and potatoes, a dependable rhythm that sustains the local livelihoods. The proximity to the Red River, a vital artery for transportation and life since time immemorial, has also played a significant role, influencing settlement patterns and trade routes long before modern infrastructure. While not a hub of grand monuments, Glenlea’s distinctiveness lies in its unvarnished connection to the land, a place where the enduring legacy of farming is not just an industry, but a way of life, etched into the very fields that surround it.

About This Glenlea Map Page

Explore Glenlea, 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: 49.635556, -97.135. 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 Glenlea includes the postal code (R5A), telephone area code (204, 431). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Glenlea 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.