Poplar River Manitoba Map

About Poplar River, Manitoba

Poplar River is a community in 46-2-E, Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Poplar River is located at 52.9944°N, 97.2778°W.

Poplar River rests at the confluence of the North Poplar River and the vast, expansive waters of Lake Winnipeg. It lies 71.9 km north-north-west of Berens River, MB (from Berens River, MB: bearing 347°T), and is situated 3.0 km west-north-west of Poplarville. The air here holds a distinct sharpness, carrying the scent of damp earth and deep, coniferous woods that define the northern horizon. In the stillness of the evening, the light stretches thin and pale across the water, turning the surface of Lake Winnipeg into a mirror that holds the fading sky long after the sun has dipped below the trees. The terrain is shaped by the presence of the North Poplar River, which carves a path through the landscape, providing a constant, low murmur that underpins the quietude of the surroundings. Generations have maintained a presence at Poplar River, sustained by the natural abundance of the water and the timbered reaches of the boreal forest. The economy remains anchored in the traditional practices of fishing and trapping, activities that follow the seasonal demands of the land rather than the frantic pace of distant markets. Work often involves the careful management of local resources, with residents engaging in forestry and small-scale trade that respects the cyclical nature of their environment. During the winter, the movement of goods and people slows, shifting the focus toward the maintenance of infrastructure and the preparation for the brief, intense burst of activity that arrives with the spring thaw. The cultural identity of Poplar River is deeply rooted in the heritage of the Indigenous people who have long inhabited these shores. Local traditions are honored through the transmission of stories and skills, ensuring that the connection to the North Poplar River and the surrounding forests remains vital and active. Nearby, the presence of Onakuyam Falls, situated about 4 km away, serves as a natural landmark that draws those who appreciate the raw, kinetic energy of the water as it moves over the stone. Life here values the endurance of the collective, where the social fabric is reinforced by shared gatherings and a mutual reliance that persists regardless of the changing seasons.

About This Poplar River Map Page

Explore Poplar River, 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: 52.994444, -97.277778. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Poplar River includes the postal code (R0C), telephone area code (204, 431). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Poplar River 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.