Ritchot Manitoba Map

About Ritchot, Manitoba

Ritchot is a neighbourhood in Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Ritchot is located at 49.8039°N, 97.1094°W.

Ritchot rests in the embrace of the Red River Valley, a landscape where the earth stretches out in broad, fertile plains, broken only by the gentle curve of the Red River itself. It lies 9.3 km south-south-east of Winnipeg, MB (from Winnipeg, MB: bearing 164°T), and is situated 14.4 km north of St. Adolphe. Here, the sky feels vast, a boundless canvas that shifts from the sharp, clear blue of midday to the bruised purples and oranges of sunset, painting the flat expanse with an almost theatrical grandeur. Fields of grain, a patchwork quilt of greens and golds, ripple in the breeze, their stalks whispering secrets to the wind. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, a promise of the soil's bounty, and a quiet stillness settles over the land as the day draws to a close. The very character of Ritchot is etched into this open, generous terrain, a place where the horizon is a constant companion. The history of Ritchot is deeply entwined with the flow of the Red River and the agricultural spirit of its settlers. Early Métis families were among the first to cultivate these rich lands, their presence a foundational thread in the community's narrative. Later, European immigrants arrived, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and a chance to build a new life, their descendants now forming the backbone of Ritchot's enduring agricultural economy, with farms that continue to feed the nation. While the land itself is the primary resource, the nearby river has historically been a vital artery for transport and connection, and its banks are dotted with homes and businesses that have grown organically with the seasons. The pace of life in Ritchot is measured, dictated by the cycles of planting and harvest, a steady rhythm that has sustained it through generations, fostering a sense of shared purpose and a quiet pride in the land they call home.

About This Ritchot Map Page

Explore Ritchot, 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: 49.803889, -97.109444. 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 Ritchot includes the postal code (R2N), telephone area code (204, 431). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Ritchot 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.