Steinbach Travel & Tourism

Welcome to Steinbach, Manitoba

The city of Steinbach is situated in the Eastern Region of the province of Manitoba. It is located 61 km (38 mi) from Winnipeg, near the borders of the United States and Ontario. In 2006, the city was named the fastest growing in Manitoba, based on a five-year census period. The city was settled in 1874 by German-speaking Mennonites from Russia. Steinbach has held on to its Mennonite roots, and maintained a liquor prohibition until a 2003 local referendum vote. The Mennonite Heritage Village Museum epitomizes the city's heritage with a reconstructed village and interpretive displays. Within the village is a traditional Mennonite restaurant, the Livery Barn, which serves the Mennonites' favourite cuisine at reasonable prices. The annual Pioneer Days festival is also held at the museum. This celebration of Mennonite pioneer settlers occurs over four days every August. Activities such as butter churning, log cutting, an auction, horse shows and a barbecue bring in thousands of visitors every year.