Explore River East, Manitoba, Canada, with this interactive street and satellite map. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above the map to switch views. You can “grab” the map and drag it to re-centre it, or use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
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| Place | River East |
| Type | Neighbourhood |
| Province / Territory | Manitoba (MB) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 49.950278 |
| Longitude | -97.062222 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | R2G |
| Area Code | 204, 431 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | GBFOS |
River East is a neighbourhood in Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. River East is located at 49.9503°N, 97.0622°W.
River East occupies a quiet, deliberate stretch of land where the horizon pulls the eye toward the steady, dark pulse of the Red River. It lies 9.5 km north-east of Winnipeg, MB (from Winnipeg, MB: bearing 39°T), and is situated 15.7 km west of Oakbank. The terrain here holds a subtle, flattening weight, a vastness that hums with the cold clarity of the Manitoba sky as it stretches over the nearby Moosenose Hill. During the transition of dusk, the light catches the silt-heavy water, turning the river into a ribbon of tarnished silver that anchors the geography of the surrounding plains. It is a landscape defined by this essential water, where the air feels sharpened by the open expanse and the stillness of the earth suggests a patience found only in these wide, northern latitudes. The history of River East remains tied to the movement of commerce and people along the banks of the Red River, a corridor that has long served as the primary artery for local life. While Hyland Provincial Park provides a sanctuary of managed growth and quiet recreation just 4 km away, the local economy continues to reflect the practical demands of a region built on resilience and steady utility. Further afield, the presence of Kingfisher Lake, situated 15 km away, offers a distant contrast to the immediate, industrious spirit of the settlements closer to the river’s edge. Everyday life in River East moves with a pragmatic focus, balancing the echoes of the past with the persistent, daily requirements of a landscape that demands both respect and constant attention.
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Explore River East, 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: 49.950278, -97.062222. 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 River East includes the postal code (R2G), telephone area code (204, 431). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for River East 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 | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |