Gillam serves as a support system for major hydro-electric operations in Northern Manitoba. Gillam has developed into a modern and thriving community because of the construction of several hydro-electric generating stations on the Nelson River.
Outdoor recreation is excellent because of the vast wooded areas and many lakes and rivers.
Population- 1,909 . Distance to Winnipeg - 1,023 km. Distance to Vancouver - 3,260 km. Distance to Chicago - 1,715 km. For information about schools, contact Frontier School Division office in Thompson, 677-6744, Winston Smith, Superintendent.