The Village of Bowsman in Western Manitoba is located at the junction of Provincial Trunk Highway 10 and Provincial Road 587. Situated in the picturesque Parkland region of Manitoba, Bowsman is approximately only 350 kilometres north west of Manitoba's second largest city, Brandon. Bowsman is only 16 kilometres north of the Town of Swan River. The Swan River Valley which surrounds Bowsman is one of the most picturesque regions in Manitoba.
Rich agricultural farmlands meet natural prairie grasslands and forests that are native to this region. The valley nestles itself between the Duck Mountains and Porcupine Mountains.
History
Bowsman was incorporated as a village in 1949.
The surveyer J.B. Tyrell, upon landing at the spot of the original settlement named it "bowsman", after the first man out of the bow of the boat who touched the land. The village was originally known as "Bowsman River", but was shortened to "Bowsman".
Economic Base
The local economy in Bowsman is diverse with residents employed in many different services and businesses. The village's largest employer is the Bowsman Hotel, which employs approximately ten residents.
Bowsman has significant professional services offered with Cook and Cook Insurance being a prominent local business in the community. The village also has its own bank, that meets the financial needs of its residents. Because of its strong agricultural connection, the village also has an agricultural presence with the Agricore grain elevator, which employs five of the Bowsman residents. With grain dealers, farm equipment suppliers and local bulk fertilizer dealers, Bowsman is an important service center for rural farmers. The Bowsman Co-op, Bowsman Manor and Bowsman schools are other significant employers in the village. With its diverse and significant range of economic activities and businesses, Bowsman has a very friendly economic climate for future entrepreneurs.
Major Attractions
The residents of Bowsman have a very strong and close community life. With its own curling rink, arena, community hall, and various churches, the village has an abundance of community clubs and organizations. Local curling clubs, a 4-H club, a seniors club and a strong legion and horticulture society are only a few of the clubs that residents are a part of.
Bowsman's location in the Swan River Valley, and its proximity to the Porcupine and Duck Mountains make for excellent opportunities in snowmobiling, camping, hiking and hunting.
Facilities - Recreation, Parks, Culture
The friendly people of Bowsman welcome you to partake in many of their fun events throughout the year.
The annual Father's Day picnic features various ball tournaments and a pancake breakfast; fitting events to honour all fathers. The Bowsman Fish Fry in July is sure to water your mouth with the delicious taste of cooked pickerel, made right to your liking. The figure skating carnival in March is also another special fun event for both experienced and non experienced skaters. The friendly people of Bowsman welcome you to a visit to their beautiful community.
