The Dunnottar Station Musuem

Photo Credit: Glen Toews

Step back in time at the Dunnottar Station Museum in the Village of Dunnottar, Manitoba. This historic area was developed in 1903 when the Canadian Pacific Railway extended its line from Selkirk to Winnipeg Beach, passing through Matlock, Whytewold, and Ponemah—now known as the Village of Dunnottar.

Explore a fascinating collection of exhibits showcasing the rich history of trains and the local area. Discover maps, memorabilia, and photo albums dating back to the early 1900s. Highlights include a set of original floor plans for a cottage built in 1917 and an authentic CPR Velocipede.

Plan Your Visit!

Manitoba's smallest museum? Perhaps. But loaded with amazing pieces of local history.

  • The Dunnottar Station Museum hours are open every Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, starting June 7, 2025.

    To visit the museum outside hours of operation, please contact (204) 389-5682.

    The museum closes September long weekend.

  • The Dunnottar Station Museum is located at 27 Central Ave, Dunnottar.

    There is lots of parking available on site.

  • Donations of artifacts and vintage memorabilia are always welcome! Contact:

    Bruce Smith: 204-389-5682
    Don Bowles: 204-389-3602.

    Donations are accepted at: Village of Dunnottar Office, P.O. Box 321, Matlock MB, R0C 2B0 or in person at 44 Whytewold Road, Matlock

  • The small, quiet community of Dunnottar (population under 1,000), one hour north of Winnipeg and can be found on the southwestern shore of Lake Winnipeg.

    The village is most known for its white sand beaches and its pictureistic piers. The piers are hand-built every spring using local poplar wood.

    Learn more about the Village of Dunnottar beaches here!

Photo Gallery

  • The Ponemah Beach Art Centre comes alive every summer in this c. 1929 former post office and grocery store. The Centre offers a variety of programs for the community and is located right next to the museum.

  • A Velocipede - this handcar or jigger was used to transport maintenance workers and equipment along the track. It has an arm, called a walking beam, that stretches to one side. The operator pushes the upright handle back and forth to move forward.

  • Sheltered waiting area at the Station. Curl up on the bench with a book or take a break from your Dunnottar Trail bike tour.

  • Big Stan's lair! 

  • This vintage luggage is ready and waiting for its next train trip!

  • Vintage switching lantern - Switching lanterns were placed or hung on a post or stand. They marked the front of a train and the caboose of a train to signal trains at switches, stations, and in rail yards.

Video: Pole by Pole: Building of the Poplar Pole Piers in the Village of Dunnottar

Learn how the Village of Dunnottar constructs their iconic pedestrian piers and the dedicated individuals behind them. Each pier is rebuilt every spring and disassembled again in the fall.

Thank you to Don Skorupski, Rick Gill, Bob Campbell, Matt Piper, and Betty Jackson.

Amateur film by Evelyn Ward de Roo.