Snow Lake Manitoba Map

About Snow Lake, Manitoba

Snow Lake is a town in Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Snow Lake is located at 54.8789°N, 100.0367°W.

Snow Lake, Manitoba, sits nestled within the Boreal Shield, a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers and rich in mineral deposits. It lies 92.0 km east-north-east of Cranberry Portage, MB (from Cranberry Portage, MB: bearing 69°T), and is situated 6.7 km west-north-west of Stall Lake. This northern Manitoba community owes its existence to the discovery of valuable metals, drawing prospectors and miners to its rugged terrain, where the air often carries the sharp scent of pine. The economy of Snow Lake remains intrinsically linked to the earth beneath it, with mining continuing to be a vital industry, shaping the lives and livelihoods of its residents. The vast, reflective waters of Snow Lake itself, a defining feature of the geography, offer a stark beauty, its surface often mirroring the expansive northern sky, a quiet testament to the enduring power of nature. The history of Snow Lake is one of resourcefulness, born from the challenging yet rewarding northern wilderness. The cultural character of Snow Lake is one of resilience and camaraderie, forged by shared experience in a remote setting, where the changing seasons dictate a distinct rhythm of life. While no globally recognized universities call Snow Lake home, the spirit of learning and community is fostered locally. The iconic Wekusko Falls Provincial Park, with its dramatic cascades, serves as a natural landmark and a cherished spot for recreation, drawing visitors who appreciate the raw, untamed beauty of the region. Though professional sports teams are not a feature of Snow Lake, the local passion for the game is evident in community rinks and fields. The Aurora Borealis, a celestial spectacle gracing the winter skies, is perhaps Snow Lake's most profound and famous "event," a breathtaking display that imbues the long nights with a sense of wonder.

About This Snow Lake Map Page

Explore Snow Lake, 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: 54.878889, -100.03667. 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 Snow Lake includes the postal code (R8A), telephone area code (204, 431). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Snow Lake 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.