It was here on the shores of Rice Lake 

when in 1911 the first sighting of gold was made in Manitoba

 and from that the community of Bissett was born!  

The community is named in honor of Dr. E.D.R. Bissett. 

The status of Bissett is that of a community under 

the Provincial Department of Indigenous and Northern Affairs.  

The current population of Bissett is approximately 110.  

The community is self sufficient and offers:

Lodging, Local Campgrounds, Groceries, LC, Vendor,

Take Out Food Services, Fly Out Services and

An Abundance Of Natural Beauty!

 

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FOR HISTORICAL INFORMATION

PLEASE GO TO

www.bissetthistoricalsociety.ca