Gypsumville is a small community in the Interlake Region of Manitoba, Canada, known for its history of gypsum mining. It is located on the north bank of Lake St. Martin, about 242 kilometers north-northwest of Winnipeg.

History

• Gypsum mining: Gypsum deposits were discovered in the area in 1888, and mining operations began in the 1890s. A post office named Gypsumville opened in 1905.
• Settlement: The community was initially established at the quarry site and was eventually moved in 1911 to the end of a new Canadian Northern Railway line.
• CFS Gypsumville: The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) operated a Pinetree Line radar station in the town from 1962 until 1987, when the Canadian Forces Station Gypsumville was closed. Technical equipment from the station is now displayed at the Moosehorn Heritage Museum.
• Pioneer monument: In 1994, a monument was erected by the Gypsumville Women's Institute and Community Club to commemorate local pioneers and veterans of the First and Second World Wars. 

Population and Governance

• Population: The community has a small population. A 2021 census reported 285 people living in the community of 
  Gypsumville.
• Rural Municipality of Grahamdale: Gypsumville is located within the Rural Municipality of Grahamdale, which had a total population of 1,278 in 2021.
• Local services: The community has a Kindergarten to Grade 8 school that offers blended grade instruction in a small, friendly environment. High school students are bussed to the nearby town of Ashern. 

Things to do in and around Gypsumville

As a small, rural community, Gypsumville's attractions are primarily tied to its peaceful, natural surroundings. Other points of interest are available in the broader Rural Municipality of Grahamdale.

• Historical cairns and monuments: Explore local history by visiting the Gypsumville Pioneers Monument and other nearby historical sites, such as the Davis Point Cairn.
• Moosehorn Heritage Museum:
  A short drive away, this museum features pioneer artifacts, photographs, & equipment from the former Canadian Forces Station Gypsumville
• Outdoor activities: Enjoy boating and fishing on Lake St. Martin and Lake Manitoba. Snowmobiling is a well-loved winter activity. Nearby provincial parks, such as Watchorn Provincial Park, also offer opportunities for outdoor recreation.