Beausejour, gateway to Whiteshell and Nopiming Provincial Parks, is a town of about 3,400 people near the intersections of Highways 44 and 12 in the eastern region of the province. The region mostly consists of grain and several livestock farms, even while it is surrounded by pristine nature. It sits at the edge of the Agassiz boreal forest, south of the gold mines of Bissett and east of Lake Winnipeg.
This gateway town has all the amenities of a small city, on a lesser scale. Amenities include a full grocery store, a couple of convenience stores, many coffee shops and restaurants, clothing and specialty stores, golf course and nearby campgrounds. During summer months, tourists travelling through to the lake country and provincial parks to the east stop by often. While summer dominates the tourist activity, Beausejour’s annual Snowmobile Races attract thousands each winter.
In 2026, Beausejour moved to annex the surrounding rural area,in the Brokenhead municipality, to provide enough space for the town to expand.
Beausejour and the surrounding municipality of Brokenhead share an economic development team. This government-sponsored undertaking encourages business development in the communities. Being within commuting distance of Winnipeg, the community also serves as a bedroom community for the city. Opportunites for agriculturally based businesses, including food processing, are a clear fit for local business growth.
Compared to other similar-sized towns in Manitoba, there are few new condominium or apartment complex developments. This lack of modern affordable housing may limit growth in the near term.
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Uniquely Beausejour
It may seem to be a minor feature, but for ice cream lovers, Pennyweight–a bulk food store–offers the best soft ice cream in the province, with over 1,000 flavour combinations. Blue Haze BBQ and Airliner Drive Inn (without the airport!) easily satisfy the biggest appetites for burgers and summer food.
Reasons to Visit Beausejour
The town is a mere thirty minutes from the Whiteshell lakes and beaches, as well as great fishing. The Brokenhead River and two campgrounds nearby draw seasonal tourists throughout the spring, summer and autumn. Great corsscountry skiing and snowmobiling offers winter fun.
Reasons to Live in Beausejour
Beausejour has all the amenities in the town needed for everyday living, including grocery store, specialty shops, hardware and lumber stores, restaurants and more. It also is at the entrance to the north Whiteshell Park area. Great twinned highway all the way to Winnipeg means excellent year round travel.
Visit the community website for more information. https://www.townofbeausejour.ca
Nearest Medical Services
Beausejour has a fully staffed hospital.
Nearest Schools
There are schools covering K-12 in Beausejour.