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| Place | Matheson Island |
| Type | Northern Community |
| Province / Territory | Manitoba (MB) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 51.741111 |
| Longitude | -96.922222 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | GAQKL |
Matheson Island is a northern community in Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a town. Matheson Island is located at 51.7411°N, 96.9222°W.
Matheson Island emerges from the vast, shimmering expanse of Lake Winnipeg, a verdant sentinel cradled by the cool, clear waters. It lies 15.9 km west-south-west of Bloodvein, MB (from Bloodvein, MB: bearing 250°T), and is situated 13.7 km north-west of Pine Dock. Its shores are a mosaic of weathered granite and whispering tamarack, where the land gently slopes towards the lake, punctuated by the occasional weathered fishing shack. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and the subtle, briny tang of freshwater, a constant reminder of the immense lake that defines this place. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-passing clouds, paints the landscape in shifting hues of emerald and gold, illuminating the hardy, low-lying vegetation that clings to the thin soil. The silence, save for the lapping of waves and the cry of gulls, is profound, a quietude that seems to seep into the very bones of the island. The history of Matheson Island is inextricably tied to the bounty of Lake Winnipeg, its economy once fueled by the tireless efforts of fishermen who braved its depths for pickerel and goldeye. Though the commercial fishing industry has receded, the spirit of that hardy livelihood persists, evident in the well-maintained docks and the occasional recreational angler casting a line. The island’s enduring appeal lies in its unpretentious beauty and the sense of stepping back in time, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the sun and the seasons. For generations, this island has been a haven, a place of quiet contemplation and enduring connection to the raw, untamed spirit of the Canadian Shield, a legacy etched not in grand monuments, but in the weathered wood of cabins and the enduring resilience of its people.
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Location data for Matheson Island 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.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |