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Re g i o n : Northern Po p u l a t i o n (2006): 837 Pe r c e n t o f p o p u l a t i o n 65+: 12% Me d i a n a g e : 41.9

The Town of Snow Lake is a mining community of 1300 people. Snow Lake is situated mid-way between Thompson, and The Pas. The town is 685 kilometres north of a n i t oWinnipeg. b a The Hudson’s Bay Mining and Smelting facility is a prominent feature in the Town of Snow Lake. The mine employs a large number of residents from the town and its surrounding communities. Although mining has traditionally been the main component of the local , M economy, the Town of Snow Lake is quickly developing a strong tourist industry. Located adjacent to the town itself, Snow Lake is characterised by excellent fishing opportunities and natural beauty that attracts tourists from all parts of North America. The Town of Snow Lake is truly is an outdoor-lovers paradise. Nature lovers will delight in the numerous species of birds, animals and vegatation found along the regions many area’s hiking trails. History enthuisiasts can explore ancient Aboriginal Pictographs that are approximately 1500 years old. The Grass River Route will provide canoeists with an insight into the life of the early voyageurs and fur traders, along with many opportunities for spectacular fishing. The Town of Snow Lake also is home to a hockey arena, curling rink, golf course and several other recreational facilities. (Adapted from: www.communityprofiles.mb.ca) w Lak e S no

To w n o f Sn o w La k e % o f To t a l Ch a r a ct e r i st i c Po p u l a t i o n Total Population (1, 2) 837 Population change from 2001 (%) -30.7 Population density per square kilometre 0.7

Ge n d e r Male 50.1% Female 50.1%

Ag e Gr o u p < 45 53.7% 45–54 19.1% 55–64 15.5% d a t a

65–74 8.3% s 75+ 3.5% u s La n g u a g e e n English as first language 94.2% French as first language 1.9% All other languages 3.9%

Et h n i c Co m p o s i t i o n a n d Im m i g r a t i o n Total number Canadian-born 97.4%

2006 C Total number foreign-born 2.6% (1) Figure taken Total number immigrated to Canada before 1991 75.0% from ‘Population Total population 1.3% and dwelling Total Aboriginal identity population 7.1% counts’ a n a d a (2) Figure taken Ma r i t a l St a t u s from ‘Legal C Single (never married) 25.3% marital status s Married/Common-law 57.7% characteristics’

(3) t i c Divorced/separated 10.4% Non-university s Widowed 6.7% includes: trades certificate/ Hi g h e st Le v e l o f Ed u c a t i o n diploma, college t a t i Less than high school graduation certificate 24.8% certificate/ diploma, High school graduation certificate only 34.6% university (3) – S Non-university 35.3% certificate/ University degree 5.3% diploma below bachelor’s Ec o n o m i c Iss u e s degree o f i l e r Median household income ($) 75,515 (4) Unemployment (4) rate refers to

P Unemployment rate (%) 5.1 the unemployed Ho u s i n g expressed as a percentage of the Total number of dwellings 355 labour force in the u n i t y Number of owned dwellings 300 week (Sunday to Number of rented dwellings 55 Saturday) prior to

mm Census Day (May Average value of dwelling ($) 45,952 16, 2006). o

Percentages may not add up to 100 due to rounding. All data taken from: . 2007. Snow Lake, (table). 2006 Community Profiles. 2006 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 92-591-XWE. Ottawa. Released March 13, 2007. http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed December 9, 2009). C