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Transportation

Road

The Town of Swan River is the northern anchor to Highway #83. It is the longest highway in North America and is known as the Palm to Pine Route. From the east and north, Highway #10 provides ready access to the community and to northern Manitoba.

Air

Located 1/2 mile east of the Town, an airport and two runways are jointly maintained by local municipalities. The main runway, taxi way and parking apron are paved and lit. This runway is 3,935′ x 100′ and is used regularly for charter and medical transport flights. The second runway is 1,957′ x 75′ (850′ paved and 1,107′ graded). Swan Valley Municipal Airport

Rail

Rail lines used for transporting freight, commodities and manufactured products are present in the Swan Valley region with a junction line in the Town’s Industrial Park.

Trucking

The Town is served by several trucking companies who transport goods and materials between the Swan Valley and locations throughout North America. A multi-million dollar highway development project is currently underway south of the Swan Valley region. Once completed, this will provide the area with an additional RTAC classification highway for transportation via heavy truck.

Bus Service

Bus service is available in the Town of Swan River through Mahihkan Bus Lines.

604 Main St

Swan River, Mb, 204-734-5741 

Bus leaves Tuesday and Thursday 1:45 pm to Winnipeg

and 5:45 pm to Flin Flon

Check out the website 

Taxis

Valley Cabs 
106 5th Ave N
Swan RiverMB
R0L-1Z0                         204-734-4500
 

Rowe's Service Ltd.
113 4th Ave N
Swan RiverMB 
R0L-1Z0                         204-734-9383
                                                   204-734-8489


Handi-Van

For those who have special transportation needs, the Town of Swan River Handi-Van can accommodate five to nine ambulatory and two wheelchair passengers. This service runs from Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm. Please call 204-734-4586 to book the van. Booking at least 24 hours in advance is required. Service is available on weekends if requests are placed by the Friday before.

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