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 The Portage la Prairie Advantage
 
 

  THE PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE ADVANTAGE

  
 


"The Mission of the Council of the City of Portage la Prairie is to facilitate or provide quality services to enable the community to enhance its’ living environment through an accountable, accessible and equitable process of civic government”.

 Portage la Prairie has a tremendous amount to offer including:

     - Location
    - Free Industrial Land
    - Transportation
    - infrastructure
    - Regional Profile
    - More Portage la Prairie Advantages

 
    Location  
  Portage la Prairie is the fourth largest city in Southern Manitoba. It is a major service centre for the Central Plains region of Manitoba containing regional government offices, retail and distribution services.
Within the central time zone, Portage la Prairie has unparalleled access by rail, road and air to all markets across the Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.

Portage la Prairie is located almost equidistant between the province's two major centres (Winnipeg and Brandon). Portage la Prairie is central to 80% of Manitoba's total population. 		 
   
    Infrastructure  
  The City of Portage la Prairie has adopted a progressive and proactive approach to ensure treated water quality meets current and proposed Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines. To this end, the City commissioned a study to assess the existing Water Treatment Plant and to plan upgrades over the next decade.

The Water Pollution Control Facility is the third largest wastewater treatment system in the province of Manitoba. This facility is a state of the art facility located at the southend of the City. The plant features extensive upgrades that were completed in 1998, including one of only 3 ultraviolet disinfection systems currently operating in the province of Manitoba. Handles 15 million litres of wastewater per day on a sustained basis. The Industrial waste added to the system means that the facility treats wastewater equivalent to a city of 40,000 people. 		 
   
    Free Industrial Land  
  In January of 1998 City Council approved the McMillan Industrial Park Land Development Program. The purpose of the program is to offer existing land within the McMillan Industrial Park at no cost for the purpose of new building construction and the creation of new jobs. Click here for more information on the Land Development Program

 McMillan Industrial Park has become home to several companies, many of international significance. Besides companies like McCain Foods, Nutri-Pea, and Portage & District Recycling, the park also houses the Food Development Centre. 		 
   
    TRANSPORTATION  
 

AIRPORTS
 A public airport located in Southport provides local access by air. The Winnipeg International Airport is also a close 45 minutes to the east.

SOUTHPORT AIRPORT: SOUTHPORT

The Southport Airport is a modern, public-use facility located 3 km south of Portage la Prairie with four operational runways, multiple navigational guidance systems, runway lighting and comprehensive ground support services. The main asphalt landing strip is 7000’ x 200’. Contact 204-428-6030 for more information.

 

WINNIPEG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Only 45 minutes to the East of Portage la Prairie, you can fly in from anywhere!

For flight information, contact: 1-204-987-9402

Rail

The Via Rail Canada Inc. passenger train travels through the City stopping on designated days. For more information call 1-800-561-8630. Both the CN and CP railways serve Portage la Prairie; both provide freight service when necessary.

 

Taxi/Shuttles

Lone Star Shuttle 204-872-1452

Arrow/Portage Taxi: 204-857-8794

Handivan: Offers service to people 55 years and over, persons with disabilities. Van is wheelchair accessible. For more information call 204-239-1300

 

Bus

Greyhound Canada: call 204-239-5525

Grey Goose Bus Lines: call 1-800-392-1340

Beaver Bus Lines Ltd. offers charter trips for all occasions. Call 204-989-7007

  
   
    More Portage la Prairie Advantages  
   
  • No business tax
  • An abundance of trained and available labour
  • We are the fourth largest city in Southern Manitoba. We also act as a major service centre for the Central Plains region of Manitoba containing regional government offices, retail and distribution services and are central to 80% of Manitoba's total population.

    Portage la Prairie has unparalleled business-hour access to all markets across the Canada, the U.S. and Mexico by the:
  • Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways
  • Trans-Canada #1 and Yellowhead Highway #16 Routes
  • A public airport located at Southport Aerospace Centre is only minutes away as well as the Winnipeg International Airport less than 1 hour away.
     
  • Traditionally a service centre for the surrounding agricultural area, Portage la Prairie has developed a strong and diverse economy of its own.
  • Dominant Industries include: McCain Foods, Simplot Canada, Can Oat Milling, Allied Wings, Food Development Centre, Nutri-Pea, Province of Manitoba and Southport Aerospace Centre Inc.
  • We have ample Commercial Property ready for development.
  • Portage la Prairie offers an excellent range of services including 3 shopping malls, a vibrant downtown, excellent health care, educational and recreational facilities as well as a wide range of social and cultural opportunities.
  • Some of the most productive farmland in Canada capable of producing exceptional yields vegetables and grains.
  • A truly “open for business” attitude with the City willing and able to assist in facilitating development and thinking outside the box to allow development to occur.
  • Competitive energy costs provided by Manitoba Hydro and Centra Gas.
  • High Speed Internet is provided by Shaw Cable and MTS Communications.
  • Free Saturday Parking
  
 


A vibrant community that has all of the amenities of a larger centre without the hustle and bustle.

We are “Proud of Our Past, Building Our Future”

Portage la Prairie has an above average share of manufacturing and production activity characterized by low absentee rates, low levels of turnover and prevailing wage rates lower than Provincial averages. 
(SOURCE: Human Resource Development Canada)