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Rossburn Historic Sites

Near Rossburn visit a mass grave and monument commemorating the Ukrainian settlement in Canada and where in 1899, 42 persons succumbed to scarlet fever. Designed in the spirit of old world architecture are: Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church, and Ukrainian Orthodox Church-Assumption of the Virgin Mary, St. John Cantius Roman Catholic Church. Churches open by appointment.

Marconi School, built in 1922, is open spring to fall. In 1899, the Ukrainian settlers built small tent-shaped pole structures with sheaves of rye straw, known as buddas which were home to the pioneers until their homesteads were assigned. Tel. 204-859-2762/859-2779 (weekdays)/859-2429 (weekends); E-mail: town.rsb@mts.net

Rates (subject to change)
Free admission

On-Site Amenities & Services
Full wheelchair access
Picnic area
Washrooms

Recreational Features
Bingo
Sport facility

Tour Information
Sightseeing tour
Self-guided tour
Trail brochure/Map
Guided tour
Tours upon request

Attraction Features
Aboriginal
Historical
Pioneer history
Museum
Church
Floral displays

Certifications & Affiliations
Municipal Heritage Property
Manitoba Historical Society