Stonewall is a town in the Canadian province of Manitoba with a population of 5,046 as of the 2021 census . The town is situated approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Winnipeg on PTH 67 . It is known for its limestone quarries . The local festival is the Quarry Days which is usually held over three days in August on Main Street. The town is surrounded by the R.M. of Rockwood .
20-420: Stonewall Quarry Park is an outdoor recreational facility located in the town of Stonewall, Manitoba , Canada. The 80-acre (32 ha) park is built over the remains of a limestone quarry that closed in the 1960s. The park features walking trails, an interpretive centre, two man-made lakes, and campground. The park is also home to Fines Field, one of the finest baseball complexes in the province . The park
40-492: A new Heritage Arts Centre, which includes an interpretive centre, auditorium, and administration offices. Quarry Park is also well known for the Fines Field baseball complex located on the park grounds, with a total of nine Class A diamonds located on site. The main diamond features grandstand seating for 950 spectators, a sound booth and a concessions stand. The park has hosted a number of significant tournaments, such as
60-714: Is James Bezan of the Conservative Party of Canada . The Winnipeg-Interlake division of the Senate is represented by Janis Johnson who was appointed by Brian Mulroney and who is a member of the Conservative Party of Canada. Stonewall experiences a humid continental climate ( Köppen Dfb ) with warm to hot summers and cold winters Stonewall is home to the Stonewall Jets of the MMJHL and
80-427: Is a 36 km (14 sq mi) restored prairie marsh featuring artesian springs , aspen - oak bluff , waterfowl lure crop , tall- grass prairie and 30 kilometres (19 mi) of trails . The marsh is home to mammals , birds , amphibians , reptiles , fish and invertebrates . During the migration season, the number of waterfowl using the marsh can exceed 400,000 a day. The Stonewall Post Office
100-520: Is also well known for the Fines Field baseball complex located on the park grounds, with a total of nine Class A diamonds located on site. The main diamond features grandstand seating for 950 spectators, a sound booth and a concessions stand. The park has hosted a number of significant tournaments, such as the 1997 and 1998 Blue Jays Cups (now the Baseball Canada Cup) and the 2003 Western Canada Summer Games . In 1999, Quarry Park co-hosted
120-414: Is an example of the prairie style of architecture which was popular between late 19th and early 20th century. It was built in 1914 using local limestone and used as a post office until 1979. The Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association was founded at the previous Stonewall post office in 1902. Stonewall Quarry Park Stonewall Quarry Park is an outdoor recreational facility located in
140-672: Is served by four schools: Stonewall is represented by a Head of Council ( Mayor ), a Deputy Mayor and three councilors. The current incumbents of the positions are: Stonewall is located in the Riding of Lakeside of Legislative Assembly of Manitoba and is currently represented by Trevor King of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba . Stonewall is located in the Selkirk—Interlake electoral district which returns one Member of Parliament who currently
160-489: The CPR railway line between Winnipeg and Victoria Junction, 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Stonewall, was completed. The construction of the line continued west passing through Stonewall, Hanlan and Meadow Lea before turning south-west towards Portage la Prairie during the summer of 1880. The transcontinental line was originally planned to pass through Selkirk , but was actually built through Winnipeg following heavy lobbying from
180-450: The prairies , escarpments such as Riding Mountain were left behind. In addition to these, smaller elevations were left behind such as Stony Mountain and Stonewall. It is believed that these escarpments were used as look-outs by early hunters approximately 4,000 to 5,000 years ago. These formations were later used as buffalo jumps by the indigenous populations . Stonewall was founded by Samuel Jacob Jackson in 1878, after he acquired
200-480: The 1997 and 1998 Blue Jays Cups (now the Baseball Canada Cup) and the 2003 Western Canada Summer Games . In 1999, Quarry Park co-hosted the Pan American baseball tournament together with Winnipeg's CanWest Global Park . 50°08′31″N 97°19′35″W / 50.14194°N 97.32639°W / 50.14194; -97.32639 Stonewall, Manitoba When the last ice age retreated, as well as
220-831: The Stonewall Rams of the WHSHL. Stonewall has two Hockey rinks: the Stonewall Arena ( Ice Palace ) and the Veterans Memorial Sports Complex. The only curling rink is the Sunova Credit Union Curling Rink. Stonewall has a senior baseball team named the Stonewall Blue Jays. Stonewall has one Soccer field: The Cooke Soccer Field. The Stonewall Quarry Park has been maintained as a natural area on
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#1732801526924240-569: The Town of Stonewall to commemorate the importance of the quarry to the town's history. The area around the old kilns used by the quarry was developed and restored to a natural state. The town constructed an interpretive centre and museum, which opened in 1985, and was destroyed by fire in November 2007. It has since been replaced by a new Heritage Arts Centre, which includes an interpretive centre, auditorium, and administration offices. Quarry Park
260-459: The city. The line west of Stonewall was therefore rebuilt through Rosser . The line north-west from Stonewall was subsequently extended through Teulon , Komarno before eventually reaching Arborg in 1910. In 2008, the RM of Rockwood decided that the line was obsolete. With the city of Winnipeg's help the line was taken out. The present town hall was built in 1912 using local limestone. Following
280-557: The closure of the quarry, Kinsmen Lake was developed on the site and opened to the public on August 10, 1956. The lake has become a popular location for locals and visitors to the town. In 1983, the town council initiated a project to develop the former quarry site around Kinsmen Lake into a historical site and natural area. As of 2022, one of the 3 famous Kilns in Stonewall Quarry Park were demolished due to safety reasons. Stonewall Town Council contributed $ 1,000,000 for
300-678: The edge of town and provides picnic facilities, walking & biking trails for visitors and residents alike. The nine baseball diamonds are available for hire and have been used for the Blue Jays Cups in 1997 and 1998, the Pan Am Games in 1999 and the Western Canada Summer Games in 2003. There is also a campsite and swimming available in Kinsmen Lake. The Kinsmen Lake Splash Pad was opened in 2021 to
320-452: The land the town is built upon in 1875. However, Jackson did not move to Stonewall himself until 1881. In the early 1880s, the quarry opened with the focus of their operation being the production of quicklime . During the peak times of the quarry, large amounts of dynamite was used for blasting the rock. The dynamite was kept in the powder magazine which has since been rebuilt near the entrance to Stonewall Quarry Park. On June 30, 1880,
340-425: The public. Stonewall Quarry Park also displays the many aspects of limestone production, one aspect includes The Kilns which were used for producing calcium oxide and quicklime in the late 1800's to mid 1900's. There was a museum and visitor centre, however these were destroyed by fire in the early hours of November 11, 2007. The new interpretive centre was opened in fall 2011. Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre
360-480: The restoration. In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada , Stonewall had a population of 5,046 living in 2,051 of its 2,127 total private dwellings, a change of 4.9% from its 2016 population of 4,809. With a land area of 5.96 km (2.30 sq mi), it had a population density of 846.6/km (2,192.8/sq mi) in 2021. Stonewall is situated in the Interlake school division and
380-415: The town of Stonewall, Manitoba , Canada. The 80-acre (32 ha) park is built over the remains of a limestone quarry that closed in the 1960s. The park features walking trails, an interpretive centre, two man-made lakes, and campground. The park is also home to Fines Field, one of the finest baseball complexes in the province . The park was opened in 1984 (40 years ago) ( 1984 ) by
400-403: Was opened in 1984 (40 years ago) ( 1984 ) by the Town of Stonewall to commemorate the importance of the quarry to the town's history. The area around the old kilns used by the quarry was developed and restored to a natural state. The town constructed an interpretive centre and museum, which opened in 1985, and was destroyed by fire in November 2007. It has since been replaced by
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