Well-known for beautiful wilderness and outdoor recreation opportunities, the R.M. of Grahamdale is not densely populated. Moosehorn is the largest community in the R.M. and is located 180 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg on Provincial Trunk Highway 6. A complete range of services is available in this small but self-sufficient community.
History
The Rural Municipality of Grahamdale was on the original route missionaries used in the early 1900's, to visit northern communities. The small hamlets that exist today were slowly settled by a variety of people from different ethnic backgrounds, with German, Icelandic, and Ukrainian roots dominating.
Economic Base
The economy of the communities in this region are based on agriculture, fishing, mineral extraction, recreation and tourism industries.
Major Attractions
Steep Rock Beach Park is cleverly hidden 3 kilometres north of Steep Rock. This new development offers a sensational beach, a children's playground, seasonal and overnight camping, a restaurant, boat launching and some great fishing - winter or summer - on Lake Manitoba. The Fairford Dam controls the outflow from Lake Manitoba into the Fairford River, and eventually Lake Winnipeg.
The Moosehorn Heritage Museum displays pioneer artifacts and some pieces from the old Canadian Forces Air Base in Gypsumville. The display is set up in an old Canadian National Railway station which serves as a pioneer house.
Facilities - Recreation, Parks, Culture
The Grahamdale Municipality is often referred to as a vacationer's paradise. It has many beaches, campgrounds and lakes, perfect for camping and fishing. Watchorn Provincial Recreation Park, west of Moosehorn is an ideal beach for children as it has shallow water and many sand bars.
Other Information
The last chances to obtain food and fuel in the R.M. of Grahamdale on the way to northern Manitoba, are Fairford, St. Martin and Gypsumville.
