The Rural Municipality of Hillsburg is located in the Parkland region of Manitoba.
Located along Provincial Trunk Highway 5, the municipality is located approximately 245 kilometres northwest of the City of Brandon. Provincial Road 584 services the municipality. The Duck Mountain Provincial Forest forms part of Hillsburg's northern boundary. Dotted with numerous small lakes and rivers, the landscape in Hillsburg is truly scenic. Part of the Valley River native reservation is also found within Hillsburg's borders. The majority of Hillsburg's population of 559 residents are located in the communities of Shortdale, Shevlin and Bield. Hillsburg was incorporated as a municipality in 1913.
Economic Base
The local economy in the Municipality of Hillsburg focuses around agriculture, evident by the
"prairie patchwork" of farms and farmlands that dot the landscape. For a wide range of services, residents of Hillsburg must travel to the nearby Town of Roblin, which is approximately 15 kilometres west along Provincial Trunk Highway 5.
Major Attractions
Located just off of Provincial Road 591, the Keystone Pioneers Museum presents a snapshot of the history in the Hillsburg region.
Facilities - Recreation, Parks, Culture
While in Hillsburg during the summer, do not forget to visit during "Museum Days". This one-day fair is sure to be fun for the whole family.
