Treherne, Manitoba, is a quaint unincorporated urban community nestled within the Municipality of Norfolk Treherne. This charming community, which held town status until January 1, 2015, is conveniently located halfway between Winnipeg and Brandon on Provincial Highway 2.
Primarily a farming community, Treherne, Manitoba, is home to a significant portion of the municipality's population of around 1750 people. The community boasts two schools, Treherne Elementary School and Treherne Collegiate Institute, and a hospital, ensuring the needs of its residents are well catered for. In addition, Treherne offers a daycare facility and, in 2006, opened the Treherne Aquatic Centre, conveniently located next to a campground facility.
Treherne, Manitoba, is named after George Treherne, an early settler. The community proudly hosts the annual "Run for the Hills" marathon each fall, with the course winding through the scenic Tiger Hills.
Treherne, Manitoba, is not just a farming community; it also offers a variety of tourist attractions. One of the most popular is a unique glass bottle house, chapel, wishing well, and outhouse, all built by local residents Bob Cain and Fred Harp. Additionally, Treherne houses a museum that exhibits an extensive antique gun collection and a mini indoor village, offering a glimpse into the community's rich history.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Treherne, Manitoba, had a population of 650 living in 287 of its 306 total private dwellings. This represented a change of 5.7% from its 2016 population of 615. With a land area of 2.04 km2 (0.79 sq mi), Treherne had a population density of 318.6/km2 (825.2/sq mi) in 2021.
