Split Lake Manitoba Map

About Split Lake, Manitoba

Split Lake is a community in Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Split Lake is located at 56.2453°N, 96.0939°W.

Split Lake sits low and expansive against the water of the same name, a stretch of northern terrain where the horizon holds a heavy, silver light. It lies 86.3 km west of Gillam, MB (from Gillam, MB: bearing 263°T), and is situated 17.4 km north of York Landing. The land here is defined by the reach of the water, with the Assean River flowing through the quiet distance some 9 km away, carving its way through the dense, dark spruce that defines the horizon. In the stillness of an autumn evening, the air carries a sharp, metallic clarity that makes the distant sound of the water seem closer than it is. The landscape possesses a solemn, persistent weight, where the earth and the sky meet in a muted collision of grey and deep green, and the shoreline of Split Lake shifts with the subtle, restless movement of the ice and the seasons. The history of Split Lake is bound to the currents of the north, where the traditional ways of living have long been shaped by the necessity of moving with the land. The economy remains linked to the seasonal rhythms of the outdoors, where trapping, fishing, and local resource management provide the foundation for daily life. While the modern world touches the edges of the settlement, the pulse of Split Lake is dictated by the requirements of a northern life, demanding a practical, watchful engagement with the environment. There is a quiet industry in the way the people maintain their connections to the water, ensuring that the knowledge of the land is carried forward, not as a static relic, but as a living practice that informs the work of every day. The cultural identity of Split Lake is marked by a profound resilience and a deep-seated connection to the Cree heritage that informs the character of the people. Kawaseechiwak Falls, located about 20 km away, stands as a reminder of the raw, untamed power that defines this geography, acting as a site of quiet contemplation for those who know the land well. Life here moves according to the light, which lingers long in the summer and retreats early into the long, blue-shadowed winters. There is a particular beauty in the way the community gathers, a sense of shared belonging that persists despite the isolation of the north, finding expression in the gatherings and the steady, reliable persistence of those who call Split Lake home.

About This Split Lake Map Page

Explore Split 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: 56.245278, -96.093889. 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 Split Lake 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 Split 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.