Lundar | |
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Location of Lundar in Manitoba | |
Coordinates: 50°41′44″N 98°1′51″W / 50.69556°N 98.03083°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Manitoba |
Region | Interlake |
Census Division | No. 18 |
Government | |
• Governing Body | Rural Municipality of Coldwell Council |
• MP | James Bezan |
• MLA | Derek Johnson |
Area | |
• Total | 1.10 km2 (0.42 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 499 |
• Density | 450/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Postal Code | R0C 1Y0 |
Area code | 204 |
NTS Map | 062J09 |
GNBC Code | GAPPO |
Lundar is a local urban district in the Rural Municipality of Coldwell, Manitoba, Canada.[2] Located in Manitoba's Interlake Region, it is situated 99 km (62 mi) north of Winnipeg on Highway 6.
Nearby attractions include Lake Manitoba and its beaches, and the Lundar Beach Provincial Park.[3] Lundar is home to a Canada goose refuge, and a large statue of a Canada goose is located in the community.[4] Lundar was founded by Icelandic settlers as part of the region of New Iceland.[5]