About RM of Brokenhead
A Connected, Thriving Community
Communities Within the Municipality
The RM of Brokenhead is located in Manitoba’s Eastman Region, just 45 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg. Its convenient location provides residents and businesses with easy access to the province’s capital, nearby communities, and natural attractions such as the Whiteshell Provincial Park.
Brokenhead encompasses several vibrant communities, including:
- LUD of Tyndall-Garson
- Cloverleaf
- Cromwell
- Green Bay
- Hazelglen
- Ladywood
- Lydiatt
- St. Ouens
While the Town of Beausejour lies within Brokenhead’s boundaries, it operates as an independent municipality. The proximity between the town and the surrounding RM supports shared services, retail access, and community events.
Location Advantages
Live, Work, and Play—All Nearby
Residents of the RM of Brokenhead enjoy the best of both rural and urban living. The region features:
- A variety of housing developments
- Access to schools and daycares
- Local and regional recreational opportunities
- Retail stores and essential services located in nearby Beausejour
Only 45 minutes away, the Whiteshell area offers cabin country, scenic hiking and biking trails, water sports, snowmobiling, and year-round outdoor adventure.
Transportation Infrastructure
Built for Business and Accessibility
Brokenhead’s well-developed transportation network connects the region to key trade routes and destinations across Canada and the U.S.
- RTAC Highways: Both PTH 59 and PTH 44 are divided double-lane RTAC highways that can support the heaviest regulated loads year-round.
- Trans-Canada Highway: Just 30 minutes away
- James Richardson International Airport & CentrePort Canada: 45 minutes to North America’s largest inland port and Foreign Trade Zone
- USA Border: Only 1.5 hours south
Many of the RM’s industrial lots are directly visible and accessible from major highways, ensuring efficient transportation and logistics.
Agricultural Heritage
Generations of Farming Expertise
Agriculture is deeply rooted in the history of the Brokenhead region, with many farms dating back to the original European settlers—and still owned by the same families today.
At a glance (2021 Agriculture Census):
- 2,700 farms in the region
- 41% of crops are grains:
- 29% wheat (Hard Red Spring wheat is the dominant crop)
- 25% oats
- 5% other grains (barley, flax, soybeans, corn, sunflower)
- ~670 cattle farms
- Predominantly clay soil with areas of sand/loam
Local producers are well-versed in no-till and tillage practices, and they grow wheat varieties suited to local climate and market demands. Wheat straw is mostly chopped and returned to the soil for nutrient retention and stability—part of a broader commitment to sustainable practices.
A Commitment to Sustainability
Planning for the Future
The RM of Brokenhead is actively pursuing biodiversity and sustainable growth through initiatives like its Climate Action Plan. By encouraging agricultural diversity and environmentally responsible practices, the region aims to support long-term ecological health and community resilience.