Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes

Situated in the scenic Pembina Hills, approximately 120 km southwest of Winnipeg,
Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes is a charming bilingual community unlike any other in Manitoba.
A service centre for this predominantly agricultural region, Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes has
successfully utilized the human values and respect for life of its citizens.

Deptly inspired by European traditions, the people of this community established in 1891,
preserve and promote their french and swiss origins, giving Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes its
decidedly European flavour - one that is still hinted at in their accents and experienced in
the warm hospitality

Proud of their origin, the residents, the town and the parish of Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes
work effectively to preserve and promote their French culture.

The community proudly offers health services, municipal services and community
services in both official languages.
The communitie's hospital, clinic, health specialist and volunteer ambulance service have
made the village an important health centre.
From water and sewage services to garbage pick-up and a 20-members volunteer fire
brigade, Notre-Dame-de-lourdes assures its citizens receive quality municipal services in
both official languages while preserving the village's affordable cost of living.