Binscarth, Manitoba
Binscarth is a village (pop. 445) in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Russell. It is located approximately 167 kilometres (104 mi) northwest of Brandon and 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) south from the town of Russell, Manitoba. The Manitoba government established the community in 1886. The Northwestern Railway helped Binscarth grow over the years. The economic base of the town is primarily farming.
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[edit] Major attractions
The Binscarth & District Gordon Orr Memorial Museum has a large collection of Native artifacts. The museum is also one of only a handful of museums to exhibit an extinct bison skull. Also on display is a Massey-Harris tractor, a binder, a seed drill, and a 6 H.P. International Engine dating from 1905. There is also a general store, summer kitchen, chapel, and school room. The museum is open in July and August.[1]
You can also take advantage of the thriving local theatre group there. They have productions throughout the year and draw talent from all the surrounding communities. Check them out on Facebook, or www.vagabondtheatreco.com to see what they are presenting this season.
[edit] Seekaywye
In 1964, Binscarth residents narrowly defeated (by ten votes) a proposal to re-name itself Seekaywye, after the Winnipeg radio station CKY. If successful, the station would have promoted Binscarth/Seekaywye as a vacation resort. CKY also offered the same deal to La Riviere, Manitoba, who also said no.
[edit] Climate
| Climate data for Binscarth | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 6 (43) |
12 (54) |
21 (70) |
34 (93) |
37.5 (99.5) |
38.5 (101.3) |
37 (99) |
37.5 (99.5) |
36 (97) |
32 (90) |
21.1 (70.0) |
11 (52) |
38.5 (101.3) |
| Average high °C (°F) | −12.7 (9.1) |
−8.3 (17.1) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
9.3 (48.7) |
17.8 (64.0) |
22.1 (71.8) |
24.7 (76.5) |
23.9 (75.0) |
17.4 (63.3) |
10.1 (50.2) |
−2 (28) |
−10.2 (13.6) |
7.5 (45.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −17.7 (0.1) |
−13.4 (7.9) |
−6.8 (19.8) |
3.2 (37.8) |
11 (52) |
15.5 (59.9) |
18 (64) |
16.9 (62.4) |
11 (52) |
4.3 (39.7) |
−6.4 (20.5) |
−14.8 (5.4) |
1.7 (35.1) |
| Average low °C (°F) | −24 (−11) |
−20.1 (−4.2) |
−11.9 (10.6) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
4.5 (40.1) |
10.1 (50.2) |
12.4 (54.3) |
11.1 (52.0) |
5.9 (42.6) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
−9.6 (14.7) |
−20.5 (−4.9) |
−3.7 (25.3) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −43 (−45) |
−42.5 (−44.5) |
−36.1 (−33.0) |
−25.5 (−13.9) |
−14 (7) |
−2 (28) |
0 (32) |
−4 (25) |
−9 (16) |
−23 (−9) |
−36 (−33) |
−44 (−47) |
−44 (−47) |
| Precipitation mm (inches) | 24.7 (0.972) |
19.1 (0.752) |
27.5 (1.083) |
24.8 (0.976) |
52.5 (2.067) |
79.5 (3.13) |
73.1 (2.878) |
70.6 (2.78) |
54.9 (2.161) |
30.6 (1.205) |
20.7 (0.815) |
23.2 (0.913) |
501 (19.72) |
| Source: Environment Canada[2] | |||||||||||||
[edit] References
- ^ "Binscarth & District Gordon Orr Memorial Museum". VMC. http://www.museevirtuel-virtualmuseum.ca/GetMuseumProfile.do?lang=en&chinCode=guabge. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- ^ Environment Canada - Canadian Climate Normals 1971-2000—Canadian Climate Normals 1971–2000, accessed 06 April 2011
- Billboard magazine, June 6, 1964, page 14
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Coordinates: 50°37′36″N 101°16′58″W / 50.62667°N 101.28278°W
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