Virden Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Virden

Known as the "Oil Capital of Manitoba", Virden has its roots as a farming community known as Gopher Creek. However, it became a railway tent town in 1882, and grew in population due to the brick and flour industry, as well as with the discovery of oil in the 1950s. The origin of the name, Virden, allegedly arose as a misspelling of the German town Verden in the homeland of the 7th Duke of Manchester's wife.

Top Attractions in Virden

Explore the best things to see and do in Virden:

• ★Fort Montagne a la Bosse
• ★Oak Island Golf Resort
• ★Virden Canadian Pacific Railway Station
• ★Virden Pioneer Home Museum

Where to Eat in Virden

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Boston Pizza
• 🍴Chicken Chef
• 🍴T's Dining & Lounge

Where to Stay in Virden

• 🏨Comfort Inn & Suites
• 🏨Oak Island Resort Camping
• 🏨Virden Central Hotel

Virden Travel Guide Sections

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