Binscarth in Municipality of Russell Binscarth Municipality, Manitoba — Canadas Prairie Region (North America)
Binscarth Colony Farm
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, June 26, 2013
1. Binscarth Colony Farm Marker
Binscarth Colony Farm, named after a farm in Orkney, was situated on S.E. 1/4 35-19-28. It was established in 1882 by G.L. Smellie.
Land was purchased in 1881 by the Scottish Ontario and Manitoba Land Company. This colony farm was established to encourage settlers to come to the prairies. In 1886 the Man. North Western Co. railway, on its way west, came through this area.
Because of this, the Colony Farm was moved south to Binscarth's present location. The Presbyterian Manse built in 1883, was moved to this in 1886.
This is the original building, with modern renovations done. in 1996-98.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 50° 37.543′ N, 101° 16.992′ W. Marker is in Binscarth, Manitoba, in Municipality of Russell Binscarth Municipality. It is at the intersection of Russell Street and 4 Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Russell Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 Russell Street, Binscarth MB R0J 0G0, Canada. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 18 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: St Matthew's Anglican Church (within shouting distance of this marker); History of the Town of Russell (approx. 17.2 kilometers away).
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, June 26, 2013
2. Binscarth Colony Farm Presbyterian Manse
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
