Where is Grosse Isle, Manitoba located?

Grosse Isle is located in Manitoba, Canada, at approximate coordinates 50.0635°, -97.4420°.

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Overview

Grosse Isle is a rural community 13 kilometres north-west of Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is partially in the Rural Municipality of Rosser and partially in the Rural Municipality of Rockwood. The name is from the French "Grosse Île", meaning big island.

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History

French hunters were the first to refer to the area as "Grosse Isle." The name, which translates to "Large Island," was chosen because the tract of land was heavily wooded and surrounded by a swamp, creating the appearance of an island. The name began to be more widely used during the 1852 flood, when people fleeing floodwaters sought refuge on "the island". In 1904, a Canadian National Railway point was established there.

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