Pierson, Manitoba

Pierson
Welcome sign in Pierson, still indicating the RM of Edward.
Welcome sign in Pierson, still indicating the RM of Edward.
Pierson is located in Manitoba
Pierson
Pierson
Location of Pierson in Manitoba
Coordinates: 49°10′48″N 101°15′45″W / 49.18000°N 101.26250°W / 49.18000; -101.26250
CountryCanada
ProvinceManitoba
RegionWestman
Rural MunicipalityMunicipality of Two Borders
Government
 • MLADoyle Piwniuk
Area
 • Total1.94 km2 (0.75 sq mi)
Elevation
253.6 m (832 ft)
Population
 • Total174
 • Density90/km2 (230/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code204

Pierson is an unincorporated community recognized as a local urban district[2] located in the Municipality of Two Borders in southwestern Manitoba, Canada. The Antler–Lyleton Border Crossing is located south of Pierson.

Pierson is home to the Carnival of Crafts which averages an attendance of 1,700 people. This event takes place at the Edward Sports Centre on the first Saturday in October.[citation needed]

  1. ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and designated places". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  2. ^ "Local Urban Districts Regulation". Government of Manitoba. April 23, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2016.