Shamattawa Manitoba Map

About Shamattawa, Manitoba

Shamattawa is a community in Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Shamattawa is located at 55.8531°N, 92.0864°W.

Shamattawa is a remote northern community nestled amidst the vast boreal forests of Manitoba, its geography defined by an intricate network of lakes and rivers that mirror the immense northern sky. It lies 169.4 km north-east of Gods River, MB (from Gods River, MB: bearing 48°T). The land here, sculpted by ancient glaciers, presents a terrain of muskeg, rocky outcrops, and dense evergreen stands, where the air carries the crisp scent of pine and damp earth. Historically, this region has been the ancestral home of the Anishinaabemowin people, whose deep connection to the land shaped early life here, a connection that continues to inform the spirit of Shamattawa. The economy has long been tied to the natural bounty, with trapping, fishing, and forestry forming the bedrock of sustenance and trade, a quiet resilience born from the demanding northern environment. The cultural character of Shamattawa is one of deep kinship and enduring traditions, where the rhythm of life often moves with the seasons and the quiet understanding of shared experience. While formal landmarks are few in this wilderness setting, the sheer, raw beauty of the surrounding landscape, the glint of sun on water, or the hushed grandeur of a winter snowfall, serve as its most profound attractions. Educational pursuits are centered at the local school, fostering the next generation within this unique northern context. The spirit of Shamattawa is carried by its people, a testament to their strength and adaptability in a land that demands respect and offers profound peace.

About This Shamattawa Map Page

Explore Shamattawa, 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: 55.853056, -92.086389. 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 Shamattawa includes the postal code (R0B), telephone area code (204, 431). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Shamattawa 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.