Reston, an unincorporated community recognized as a local urban district, is nestled in the southwestern part of Manitoba. It is strategically located near the border of Saskatchewan on the west and North Dakota on the south. As the largest community in the Rural Municipality of Pipestone, Reston shares its territory with Sinclair, Cromer, and Pipestone.
The community's name, Reston, is derived from Reston Junction in Berwickshire, Scotland, the original home of many of its settlers. The post office, which opened in 1890, was located on land location 9-7-27W. Reston also served as a Canadian Pacific railway point, contributing to its growth and development. The community was home to the Lanark school district, and a district named Reston was later established on 9-7-27W.
In a unique move to attract families and businesses, Reston sold lots in the community for a mere $10 in October 2012.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Reston had a population of 659 living in 305 of its 336 total private dwellings. This represented a significant increase of 15.8% from its 2016 population of 569. With a land area of 5.32 km2 (2.05 sq mi), Reston had a population density of 123.9/km2 (320.8/sq mi) in 2021.
Reston's vibrant arts and culture scene was showcased during season 3 of the CBC program Still Standing. The episode, which originally aired on August 8, 2017, highlighted the community's resilience and spirit.
Discover the charm of Reston, Manitoba, a community that beautifully blends history with modernity.
