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R.M. of Victoria Beach

The Rural Municipality of Victoria Beach was incorporated August 6, 1919.

Utilities & Communication

Utilities

Water System
Water source	Lake Winnipeg
Water capacity by volume	1589.87 m³
Potable groundwater for wells	Yes
Sewage System
Sewage system	No
Type of sewage system	Septic tank, holding tanks and septic fields
Capacity of sewage system by volume	Individual responsibility
Capacity of sewage system by population	Individual responsibility
Solid Waste Disposal
Regular residential garbage pick-up	Yes
Regular commercial garbage pick-up	Yes
Nearest waste disposal site	PHT 11 Traverse Bay Dump
Type of disposal site	Landfill, sewage lagoon.
Recycling program with a drop-off site	Yes

Communication

Cellular service in the area	MTS
Internet service	Granite Internet Services.
Satellite service	Yes
Local newspapers (regional and community-based)	The Selkirk Journal – Selkirk The Echo – Pine Falls
Nearest post office	Victoria Beach, Ateah Road

Quality of Life

Emergency Services

Ambulance service to the area	Pine Falls Ambulance Victoria Beach Rescue attend the 911 calls
Fire-fighting service to the area	Victoria Beach Volunteer Fire Department
Community policing	Municipal Police Service
Closest RCMP detachment	Winnipeg River RCMP – Powerview

Health

Community hospital	Pine Falls Health Complex 37 Maple St. Pine Falls MB, R0E-1M0 Phone: (204) 367-4441 27 beds
Personal care home(s)	Sunnywood Manor Personal Care Home Box 2000 Pine Falls MB, R0E-1M0 Phone: (204) 367-4441
Medical clinic	Blue Water Medical Clinic 37 Maple St Pine Falls MB R0E 1M0 Phone: (204) 367-2278 Also: Summer Clinic – Doctors from Winnipeg
Handi-Van service	No

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Local Parks

Places of Worship

Albert Beach Chapel Roman Catholic

St. Michael's Church Non-Denominational

Local Events and Festivals

Name	Location	Date
Beaches Rodeo	Victoria Beach Sports Ground	Late July
Golf Tournament	Victoria Beach Golf Course	Late July or early August
Senior Golf Tournament	Victoria Beach Golf Course	Mid September

Recreational, Service & Cultural Outlets & Facilities

Outlets & Facilities	Location
NA

Indoor Sports and/or Recreational Facilities

Facility	Number of
Community Centres	3
Curling Rink (artificial ice)	1
Sports Complex - Facility which contains more than one major sports venue	1
Community Centres	3

Outdoor Facilities and Activities

Facility	Number of
Baseball Diamonds (with backstop)	2
Beaches, public - Several
Golf Courses - Open to Public (9 hole course)	1
Hiking / Walking / Bicycle Trails
Hockey Rink – outdoor	1
Tennis Courts	6

Community Groups and Organizations

Alex Anderson Memorial Sports Club

Senior Scene Inc.

Victoria Beach Community Club

Victoria Beach Yacht Club

Accommodations available to visitors of the community (motels, etc.)

Meeting Facilities	Accommodates (# People)
Senior Scene	100+
Sports Club	200+
Victoria Beach Community Club	300
Birchwood Motor Hotel	Approx. 30

Land, Buildings & Development

Rural Municipality

Local development plan	Victoria Beach Planning Scheme.
Local development plan contact:	Raymond Moreau CAO for the R.M. of Victoria Beach 303-960 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, MB Phone: (204) 774-4263 Fax: (204) 774-9834
Zoning plan	Yes, part of Planning Scheme
Zoning Plan contact:	Raymond Moreau
Contact for building permits:	Russ Clifton P.O. Box 676 Lac du Bonnet, MB R0E 1A0 Phone: (204) 345-8081 Cell: 797-8817
Land zoned residential, commercial or industrial	Yes
Type of zoning	Residential and commercial
Serviced	Residential and commercial

Property and Development

Current average housing price	Manitoba Real Estate Listing (MLS)
Current average housing vacancy rate	3%
Current average commercial property price	Manitoba Real Estate Listing (MLS)
Current average commercial vacancy rate	0
Proposed development of commercial, industrial or residential sites	Not at this time.
Name of project and brief description	NA
Incentives available for potential developers in the area	NA

Industrial Parks

The nearest airport in kilometers	110 km
Kilometers to Winnipeg airport	110 km
2 lane highway access within 2 kms	Yes

Economy

Industry

The main industries in the R.M. of Victoria Beach are tourism and fishing. Summer residents who come to enjoy Lake Winnipeg’s far-stretching sandy beaches are a large portion of the Victoria Beach population. The R.M. provides a setting for year round activities and services including swimming, boating and volleyball along the many kilometers of sandy beaches, and snowmobiling on impeccably groomed trails.