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 sits nestled within a landscape defined by the rugged, ancient stone near the Guay Hill, where the horizon holds the quiet weight of the Canadian Shield. 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. The air here carries a crisp, mineral edge, sharpened by the vast northern expanse that seems to hold its breath as the light fades across the water. Snow Lake lies directly upon the basin that shares its name, a mirror for the sky that remains still even when the wind stirs the surrounding evergreens. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the land stretches toward the Grass River, which winds its path through the wilderness some 12 km away, carving a slow, deliberate channel through the rock and peat. The history of Snow Lake emerges from the deep reaches of the earth, where the pursuit of precious metals has defined the daily toil and the long-term ambition of those who settle here. Mining serves as the heartbeat of the local economy, a persistent industry that draws its strength from the subterranean veins discovered beneath the rugged terrain. Shifts change and machinery hums in a cycle that dictates the pace of the day, grounding the residents in a life of practical, hard-won industry. This focus on extraction and exploration ensures that Snow Lake keeps a steady gaze toward the future, even as the legacy of early prospectors lingers in the architecture and the stories shared over coffee. Cultural life in Snow Lake finds its expression in the resilience and camaraderie of people who thrive in a climate where winter leaves a long, crystalline mark. Residents often find their way to the nearby Wekusko Falls Provincial Park, located 10 km away, to witness the raw energy of the water as it tumbles over the ledge at Wekusko Falls, a site situated 11 km from the heart of the settlement. The thunder of the falls provides a stark, natural counterpoint to the quiet intensity of the mines, offering a place for reflection amidst the spray and mist. Whether through community gatherings or the solitary enjoyment of the northern woods, the people maintain a connection to the land that is as stark and honest as the granite outcrops underfoot.

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. 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.