Snowflake

There are two grain elevators in the town of Snowflake, Manitoba. The first Snowflake grain elevator is a former Federal elevator.

Federal

The sun rises behind the former Federal grain elevator in the town of Snowflake, Manitoba.
The sun rises behind the former Federal grain elevator in the town of Snowflake, Manitoba.

This elevator became the Manitoba Pool “B” elevator in Snowflake.

The two grain elevators in Snowflake, Manitoba

The heritage of the former Federal elevator is obvious now. The elevator used to say “Federal Grain Limited – Agricultural Chemicals and Fertilizers – Snowflake”.

The former Federal grain elevator

Manitoba Pool Grain Elevator

The former Manitoba Pool grain elevator in Snowflake
A view into the driveway of the Manitoba Pool elevator in Snowflake

Other Snowflake Grain Elevators

Snowflake elevators and depot, circa 1910

Snowflake’s rail access was via the CP Snowflake subdivision, but that was abandoned after 1977.

Note – Snowflake is not a ghost town; there are several residents of the town. Please do not trespass.

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