The Delta Marsh is located near the south
end of Lake Manitoba, about 60 miles from the city of Winnipeg. Consisting of many shallow bays and creeks, the Delta Marsh
is approximately 36,000 acres in size. It is also interconnected to the 30,000 acre Lake Francis Marsh to the East. The Delta
Marsh was formed some 4500 years ago by the flow of the Assiniboine River into the south-western end of Lake Manitoba.
This flow created a sandy delta which in turn created a barrier beach because of easterly currents. By 2500 years ago, the
barrier beach had cut off the wetland from the lake which became known as the Delta Marsh.
Home to many bird species, plants and animals, the Delta Marsh has become a
major ecological wetland visited by many people. Tourists from all over the world have come to the Delta Marsh to view
this huge expanse of marshland.
Many people
have visited the Delta Marsh over the years, including movie actors, royalty, research students, hunters, fishermen,
trappers and outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy what the Delta Marsh has to offer.
