The Town of Roblin is located at the intersection of Provincial Highway 5 and Provincial Highway 83. Roblin is approximately 100 kilometres west of Dauphin.
The town is also 230 kilometres north of Brandon and 400 kilometres north west of Winnipeg. Roblin is situated in the heart of Manitoba's Parkland region.
The Parkland Region forms a transition zone between the southern prairies and Manitoba's northern forests. The area surrounding Roblin is characterised by rolling hills and valleys that are traversed by numerous small rivers and streams.
The Town of Roblin boasts approximately two thousand people.
History
Homesteaders who found the surrounding land suitable for agricultural development first settled the Roblin area in the 1880's. With the arrival of the first trains in 1903 came a large number of settlers to the community. Downtown Roblin grew very quickly at the turn of the century. The Village of Goose Lake was formed and in 1904 and eventually renamed Roblin.
Agricultural development led to rapid economic growth in the community and surrounding area. By 1907 Roblin boasted three elevators, a flourmill, and a lumber mill. The Village of Roblin was officially incorporated in 1913.
Since the war years Roblin has experienced a slow but steady growth and was officially incorporated as a town on May 1, 1962.
Economic Base
Roblin's major industries are agriculture and forestry. The town is an important agricultural service centre for the surrounding farming communities.
Most farm operations in the area are grain or mixed grain and livestock farms. Crops grown include cereal grains such as wheat and barley and oil seeds like flax and canola. Many beef producers operate in the region since the terrain lends itself well to cattle production. In the past few years, several large hog barns have been constructed in the region. The barns produce top quality pork for export to world markets.
The forestry industry in Roblin is specifically aimed at pulpwood and lumber production. Forest product production in nearby National and Provincial Parks and the Western Parkland Region employ scores of local workers. Forestry jobs range from harvesting and removal to transportation and processing of raw and finished wood products to distant markets.
Roblin's close proximity to natural parks, abundant lakes and natural areas means Roblin has a growing tourism industry. The Roblin area is known for some world-class hunting and fishing, as well as many fine recreational and sporting activities
Major Attractions
Goose Lake, located in the town itself, is home to a world-class trout fishery. The lake is stocked with brown and rainbow trout and attracts fly-fishers from all over North America. Free camping is available near Roblin for visitors. Camping sites include electrical hook-ups, fire pits, hot showers and fresh drinking water.
Lake of the Prairies, located just west of Roblin, is another of Manitoba's premiere fishing spots. The lake is famous for trophy sized walleye. The lake also attracts campers, boaters and vacationing families to its shores for a quiet and relaxing break.
The Roblin Golf and Country Club is a challenging nine-hole course with an excellent layout and setting. The course features grass greens and numerous water and natural hazards. The Golf and Country Club is also home to a full service clubhouse with proshop and dining room.
Many exciting events take place in Roblin each year. Events include the Canada Day Festival, the Roblin Fair and Indoor Rodeo, the Trout Festival and many others.
Roblin boasts community facilities that are comparable to larger urban centres. Facilities in Roblin include an aquatic centre with waterslide, hockey and curling rinks, town parks, hiking and cross-country skiing trails, and a winter park for down-hill skiing and.
The town is also home to approximately 700 kilometres of groomed snowmobile trails.
With a full range of services and so much to do and experience, Roblin is an ideal place to live, work, or visit.
Facilities - Recreation, Parks, Culture
The recreational facilities in the Roblin area exceptional. The Trans Canada Trail, known as the Crocus Trail, passes through the area. The trail travels completely around Goose Lake and also passes through other parts of Bear Creek and Asessippi Provincial Park.
The Parkland region that surrounds Roblin provides many opportunities to view natural wildlife. Large stands of aspen and poplar forest blanket much this area, and provide hiding spots and cover for a variety of furred and feathered wildlife of all sizes and kinds.
Goose Lake, located right inside the town, lends the community's residents and visitors the feeling of living at the lake year-round.
