Souris is a small town of around 1,900 people (2016) in the Prairie Mountain region of Manitoba, Canada.

Understand

Souris is an unincorporated urban community in the Municipality of Souris – Glenwood that held town status prior to January 1, 2015. It is located within the municipality along the Souris River, from which it takes its name. The community is home to Canada's longest historic cable-stayed footbridge, which spans the Souris River that divides the community.

Get in

Souris is located at the intersection of PTH 2 & PTH 22, 35 minutes southwest of Brandon and 2½ west of Winnipeg.

See

Souris Swinging Bridge

Downtown Souris

• 1 Souris Swinging Bridge. Canada's longest historic cable-stayed footbridge at 177 m (581 ft). It was built in 1904, and was reinforced in 1907, 1961 and again in 1974. The bridge was completely rebuilt after the floods of 1976 and 2011. (updated Mar 2021)
• 2 Hillcrest Museum (Squire Hall), 16 Crescent Avenue W, ☏ +1 204-483-2008, hillcrestmuseum@gmail.com. Museum located in a castle-like heritage building overlooking the Souris River. (updated Mar 2021)
• 3 Plum Museum & Visitor Centre, 142 First St S, ☏ +1 204-483-5200, +1 204-741-0631. 1883 heritage church building now a museum and visitor information centre. (updated Mar 2021)
• 4 Souris Railway Museum, 156 First St S, ☏ +1 204-483-3361. (updated Mar 2021)
• 5 The Town Bell, Crescent Ave W & Second St S. The town's former fire alarm used to sit on top of the town hall, but now it overlooks Victoria Park and rings at noon each day. (updated Mar 2021)

Do

The Souris River offers recreational opportunities to boat, water ski, canoe, swim or fish from the banks of the waterway. In winter, the frozen river is also a common venue for snowmobiling. The dock is located in Victoria Park. All river goers need to exercise caution when venturing downstream as there is a dangerous dam located on the east end of town.

Eat

• 1 Chicken Chef, 54 First St S, ☏ +1 204-483-2586. Daily 11AM-8PM. (updated Mar 2021)
• 2 The Dairy Bar, 200 First Ave W, ☏ +1 204-483-1518. Daily noon-9PM. (updated Mar 2021)
• 3 Woodfire Deli, 39 Crescent Ave W, ☏ +1 204-483-2795. M-Sa 10AM-8PM Su noon-8PM. (updated Mar 2021)

Drink

• 1 The Whistling Donkey Pub 'N' Lounge, 94 First Street S, ☏ +1 204-483-3928. (updated Mar 2021)

Sleep

• 1 Souris Motor Inn, 49 First St S, ☏ +1 204-483-2978. Economy accommodations featuring on site restaurant and beverage room. $62.50/night. (updated Mar 2021)
• 2 Souris Hotel, 105 First St S, ☏ +1 204-483-3373, toll-free: +1-833-483-3373, info@thesourishotel.ca. (updated Mar 2021)

Go next

Routes through Souris

Weyburn ← Carlyle ← becomes ←

W  E

→ Jct N S → Glenboro → Winnipeg