St. Malo, Manitoba
| Saint-Malo | |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Manitoba |
| RM | De Salaberry |
| Established | 1872 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town |
| • Mayor | |
| • Governing Body | |
| • MP | Vic Toews (CPC) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 1,100 |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
St. Malo is a community located in the Rural Municipality of De Salaberry, approximately 60 kilometres south of Winnipeg, Manitoba. It enjoys a healthly rivalry with neighboring St. Pierre-Jolys, and is a service centre for the surrounding southeastern area of the province. Since the towns growth, well known businesses such as Chicken Chef and Shop Easy Foods have joined the community.
St. Malo is recognized for its tourist attractions and farming. Saint-Malo is also home to the St. Malo Provincial Park, and the privately-owned Debonair Campground.
Amongst many others, popular activities in Saint-Malo during the winter months are snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, hockey, and ice-fishing on the lake. In February 2008, the Friends of the Park (Les amis du parc) organized its first annual Festival of Friends.
Ecole Saint-Malo School is the community's elementary and middle school and is part of the Red River Valley School Division. The school offers both a French Immersion and English programs.
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Coordinates: 49°19′02″N 96°56′56″W / 49.31722°N 96.94889°W
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