Inglis/RM of Shellmouth-Boulton

The Rural Municipality of Shelmouth-Boulton occupies the northern part of the Asessippi Parkland and hosts much of the spectacular scenery and recreational resources of the area including Asessippi Ski Area and Winter Park, Lake of the Prairies, the Assiniboine and Shell river valleys and Asessippi Provincial Park. Inglis is home to the Inglis Grain Elevators National Historic Site.

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The RM of Shellmouth-Boulton borders the Riding Mountain National Park to the east and the Saskatchewan border to the west.

The total population of the municipality is close to 1,000.  The Village of Inglis is the largest community within the municipality with a population of approximately 200.  The town sites of Dropmore and Shellmouth are located close to the Lake of the Prairies.

The municipality is serviced by Provincial Trunk Highway #83 which runs north and south through the region, connecting Manitoba's north to as far south as Mexico.  There are also various provincial roads within the municipality.

The area is acclaimed for being the best grain and cattle producing area in Manitoba.   In fact, Inglis is called the "Barley Capital of Manitoba".  This, combined with a u-pick strawberry farm has entrenched agriculture as the dominant industry.

The area also boasts the scenic Assiniboine River Valley and the Shell River Valley which join at the Shellmouth Dam to form the Lake of the Prairies creating the setting for the Asessippi Provincial Park.  Inglis Beach is located along PTH #83 and at the junction of the Bear Creek Valley and the Shell River Valley.  These valleys provide an abundance of recreational activities which includes a world-class downhill ski facility and cross country ski trails.  These parks also include camping, swimming and picnic areas, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, ball diamonds and playgrounds.

Cottage development and lots are also available on both sides of the Lake of the Prairies

The backcountry entrance to the Riding Mountain National Park is only a short distance away.

History buffs can enjoy a visit to the Inglis Grain Elevators National Historic Site located in the town site of Inglis, the Frank Skinner Arboretum Trail located within the Skinner's Nursery along PTH #83, the St. Elijah Romanian Orthodox Church Museum and Romanian Folk House located three miles north of Inglis on PR #592 and half a mile west.

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