Neepawa

Neepawa is a town in Manitoba, Canada located on the Yellowhead Highway. As of 2001 its population was 3325. It was incorporated in 1883.

Industries include poultry and pork processing operations and timber treatment. It is a service center covering an area of more than 1600 square miles. The town is also a retirement home for many farmers from the surrounding areas and nearby communities.

Neepawa is the birthplace of author Margaret Laurence, her house and the town's cemetery with Laurence's "Stone Angel" are tourist attractions. In July Neepawa hosts the annual Manitoba Holiday Festival of the Arts, offering art and craft classes as well as providing a venue for artists. The Town is the self proclaimed World Lily Capital and is well known for its annual Lily Festival in July. With Lake Irwin nearby, curling rink, hockey rink, an 18 hole golf course and more there is a wide variety of recreational activities available. Neepawa is a frequent winner of Manitoba’s most beautiful town award and communities in bloom awards.

Neepawa is also home to the Neepawa Natives junior A hockey team which plays in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.