Population of Stonewall is just over 5,000, with about 2,200 private residences. It has emerged as a premier “bedroom community” for teh city of Winnipeg, being a mere 20 minutes north on Hwy 67 just west of Highway 7.
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Stonewall, with its population of just over 5,000 people, has long been a destination point for people living in the west part of the Interlake, but it has emerged as another sort of destination point in recent decades: a bedroom community of Winnipeg.
It is only a few minutes north of the city off Highways 67 and 7, yet still has plenty to offer in retail business.
For decades in the early 1900s, it was home to the Stonewall Quarries, producing bricks and quarrying limestone. Today, quarries still operate north of the town, providing crushed limestone for road construction, but the quarry has evolved into an interpretive centre, blending natural features and history. Quarry Park has an interpretive building, park area, trails, tours, seasonal and overnight camping and a wonderful, crystal blue pond in which people come from across the area to enjoy.
But Stonewall has more than the quarry to brag about to tourists. Its collection of historic buildings rivals many in the nearby city of Winnipeg, built with local limestone.
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Its vibrant retail sector includes trendy boutiques, assortment of essentials like hardware and lumber, offices, restaurants and grocery stores.
Its recreation centre has an ice arena, curling club, clubhouse and park-like area.
Many of the residents opt to live here and work in Winnipeg, because of the low prices and laid-back atmosphere of the town. Additionally, many seniors from adjacent farm areas have relocated to town, because of the availability of quality services and activities.
Through Their Eyes: Manitoba’s Stories
We are searching for one local person, ideally in the age range of 55-80 (but not an absolute requirement) who wants to tell their story of growing up in Manitoba and the joys, disappointments and experiences they have encountered.
This is for a book titled, “Through Their Eyes: Manitoba’s Stories.”
The book will revolve around four people, each from a unique perspective, and will include any friends and family who agree to be highlighted. The first person (a couple, actually) is from India, arrived here via United States in the early 1960s and who still has family in the US. Both husband and wife were academics in their working careers.
The second person is from the UK, with mixed European background, who married a Canadian who was born in the US. This person is from a very low socio-economic background and provides a perspective on such experiences as education and health care from the 1950s to present day.
The third person is a third-generation French Canadian farmer and a tradesperson, whose spouse also was a health care worker.
We are looking for the fourth person from the Interlake: ideally a Metis person who can speak from the First Nations and French/Scottish cultural perspective during the 1960s.
The book will be published in 2027, but, each month, we will be providing chapters and outtakes from the stories of these four characters on this website.
This is an opportunity to have your family history written, in a style similar to our “Living Stories” format (link____). We will provide 10 copies of the completed book to you at no charge.
If you are or if you know someone who may be interested in being the feature character in “Through Their Eyes,” please contact me at (204) 330-1910, lee52rf@gmail.com or via the Feedback form on this website.
Points of Interest, Things to Do: Definitely visit Quarry Park! Swimming, camping, recreation, hiking trails and historic reference points mark this tourist and locals destination. Shop at any of its many retailers, enjoy Quarry Days (Aug 14-16, 2026) in the summer. Try curling and skating in the winter. In any other year, visit Boonstra Farms to pick strawberreies from mid-June to the end of July. 2026, though, saw the farm flooded out due to record-setting rain!