Virden Manitoba Map

About Virden, Manitoba

Virden is a town in 22-10-26-W, Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Virden is located at 49.8508°N, 100.9317°W.

Virden nestles within the gently rolling terrain of southwestern Manitoba, a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers and now given over to the rich black soil of the prairies. It lies 54.8 km west-north-west of Souris, MB (from Souris, MB: bearing 299°T), and is situated 13.9 km south-south-east of Harmsworth. Its history is deeply entwined with the expansion of agriculture and the discovery of oil, resources that have shaped its economic fortunes through the decades. The town owes its existence to the fertile earth, a place where the vast, open sky seems to press down, imbuing the air with a clean, crisp quality, especially in the liminal hours of dawn and dusk. Life here has long followed the seasons, dictated by the rhythms of planting and harvest, a steady beat that underlies the more recent pulse of the oil and gas industry that continues to be a significant part of Virden's economy. The cultural character of Virden is that of a resilient prairie settlement, a place where neighbours know one another and a quiet sense of community prevails. While no globally renowned universities call Virden home, the spirit of learning and growth is evident in its local schools and community centres. The town's most notable landmark is often considered its historic railway station, a silent sentinel to a bygone era of travel and connection, and the Red Coat Trail, a historical route that whispers tales of westward expansion. Though Virden may not boast professional sports franchises, local teams and school athletics foster a strong sense of shared pride and friendly competition. The annual Virden Oil Capitals hockey team, for instance, ignites a particular passion during the winter months, a focal point for local enthusiasm, and the annual Pioneer Days celebration offers a glimpse into the enduring traditions of its founding families.

About This Virden Map Page

Explore Virden, 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: 49.850833, -100.93167. 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 Virden includes the postal code (R0M), telephone area code (204, 431). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

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