The Rural Municipality of Alexander is situated in eastern Manitoba, and is located on the southwest basin of Lake Winnipeg, the largest lake in Manitoba. The municipality is approximately 100 kilometres north east of Winnipeg, and can be accessed from the south by Provincial Trunk Highway(PTH) 59, PTH 12, or from the east by Provincial Road 317.
Great Falls, St. Georges and Stead are the municipality's largest communities with Lester Beach, Hillside Beach, Traverse Bay and Belair being other significant communities. Alexander boasts having some of the world's greatest beaches along Lake Winnipeg.
Albert Beach and Hillside Beach are just two of the largest beaches along its western boundaries.
The municipality ranges from the rugged characteristics of the Winnipeg River corridor to agricultural lands in the south to pristine beaches in the west.
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FIRE BAN REMAINS IN EFFECT – NO ATV/ORV USE PERMITTED
May 30, 2025 - NO ATVs MAY BE OPERATING ANYWHERE IN THE MUNICIPALITY INCLUDING ROADS. TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED TO ANYONE CAUGHT OPERATING ONE. They will be charged under the Provincial Offences Act (POA by-law). First fine is $250.00, second fine $500.00 and any beyond $1,000.00.
In Manitoba - and most Canadian jurisdictions - ATV's and ORV's are umbrella terms that cover a wide range of motorized vehicles for off-road use. Under provincial legislation like Manitoba's Off-Road Vehicles Act, here's what is included: ● Quads / Four-wheelers ● Side-by-sides / UTVs (Utility Task Vehicles) ● Dirt bikes / Trail bikes (motorized, off-road) ● 3-wheelers (less common but still included) ● Dune buggies ● Argos / amphibious off-road vehicles ● Mini-bikes / pocket bikes (off-road use)
The fire ban includes all off-road vehicles—quads, side-by-sides, dirt bikes, and even golf carts—whether gas or electric. If it's motorized and off-road, it's not permitted at this time.
Fire Ban in Effect
Please be advised that there is a fire ban in effect in the Municipality of Alexander. See notices for additional information.