Altona PO R0G 0B0
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member PeterNoG
N 49° 06.275 W 097° 33.353
14U E 605403 N 5440085
This larger rural Post Office is on 2nd Ave NE at 2nd Street NE in the Town of Altona, Manitoba.
Waymark Code: WMCD9H
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 08/24/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member wildwoodke
Views: 2

Altona has a population of 3,700 and is called "The Sunflower Capital of Canada". They held their 38th annual Sunflower Festival in 2011.
The largest sunflower in town is a GIANT reproduction of Vincent Van Gogh's painting 'Sunflowers'. It sits on an even bigger easel that stands 76'6" high.
Post Office Type: Rural

Province/Territory: Manitoba

Historical Significance: No - Modern building

Location has a philatelic display: yes

Friendly and helpful service: yes

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