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Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes
Skip as a base: a 700-person hamlet 100 km (62 mi) southwest of Winnipeg. Go only as a 2–3 h stop for the 1954 grotto, or sleep one night if you camp May–Oct.Skip as a base: a 700-person hamlet 62 mi (100 km) southwest of Winnipeg. Go only as a 2–3 h stop for the 1954 grotto, or sleep one night if you camp May–Oct.
Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes is a French-Canadian farming hamlet in the Pembina Valley, settled from Quebec in the 1880s and still about 700 people. There is one real sight, the 1954 grotto on Main Street, plus a bronze statue of founder Dom Paul Benoît in front of the church. Everything else is seasonal: shooting sports, curling, hockey and a summer Howdy Neighbour weekend. Come for two hours on the way between Winnipeg and the Morden–Winkler corner, or camp a night and use it as a quiet Pembina Valley base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- May–Oct (campground open, summer events); Feb for snowmobile and hockey season
- avoid Nov–Apr unless you are here for winter events; no campground, few services
- Airport
- YWG
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
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- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyVery safe: this is a farming hamlet where the main risks are winter driving on Highway 2 and PR 244, deer on the road at dusk…
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 511 Manitoba highway conditions
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYWG Winnipeg Richardson International (About 1 h 30 min by car via Highway 2 west and PR 244 south; no public transport to the hamlet).
- Getting aroundCar or foot only.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeC$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerBeer in a hotel barC$6–9 (≈ US$5–7)
- Budget bedCampground site with hookups, a night, per roomC$30 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedCampground site with hookups, a night, per roomC$45 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedCampground site with hookups, a night, per roomC$60 (≈ US$45)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$150 (≈ US$110) · High C$240 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YWG Winnipeg Richardson International (About 1 h 30 min by car via Highway 2 west and PR 244 south; no public transport to the hamlet)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
Feb
Care
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
Mar
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Apr
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Nov
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Dec
Avoid
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
Best: May–Oct. Mixed: Feb. Avoid: Mar–Apr, Nov–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−21°C (−6°F)−6°F (−21°C) low), wettest Jun (12 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
−21°C (−6°F)−6°F (−21°C)
7 rd
Feb
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
−19°C (−2°F)−2°F (−19°C)
6 rd
Mar
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
7 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Nov
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
7 rd
Dec
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car or foot only. The hamlet is small enough to walk end to end in about 15 minutes; there is no local bus, taxi or rideshare. You need a car to reach it and to reach Morden, Winkler or the Pembina Valley.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Car via PR 244 south and Highway 3
Biggest nearby town for food, fuel and the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre.
Winkler
goDoor to door: About 50 min
Car via PR 244 south and Highway 14
Combine with Morden in one loop.
Carman
goDoor to door: About 35 min
Car via Highway 2 east and Highway 13
Closest larger town with year-round services.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car via Highway 2 east
Fine as a half-day, not worth a return trip on its own.
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
Car via Highway 2 east, about 100 km (62 mi)Car via Highway 2 east, about 62 mi (100 km)
The nearest airport and full city services.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Notre-Dame Avenue / Main Street core
Notre Dame Hotel and Capricorn Motel and Café sit within a few minutes' walk of the grotto and church. This is the only walkable cluster.
Terrain de jeu Notre-Dame Campground
Full hookups, 30 amp, showers, dump station and playground; open May–Oct. Book ahead for the Howdy Neighbour weekend.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- C$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$140–220 (≈ US$110–160) excl. bed
- High
- C$220 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or hotel room1 × 1 night × C$130 | C$130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$150 | C$300 |
| Fuel, Winnipeg return (about 200 km)1 × C$30 · check | C$30 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$15 | C$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$49 |
| Trip total≈ C$270 per person per day, bed included | C$539≈ US$400 |
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Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Burger and friesBig Al's Burgers is the local option; winter hours are lunch only. | C$14–20 (≈ US$11–15) |
| Beer in a hotel bar | C$6–9 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Campground night with hookupscheck | C$30–60 (≈ US$25–45) |
| Motel roomcheck | C$90–180 (≈ US$70–140) |
| Fuel, per litrecheck | C$1.50–1.80 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No public transport from Winnipeg: without a car you cannot get here.
- Fuel, food and opening hours are limited outside summer; fill up in Carman, Morden or Manitou.
- Cell coverage is fine in the hamlet but patchy on the back roads.
- Winter driving on Highway 2 and PR 244 can close in blowing snow: check Manitoba 511 before you leave.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Manitoba highway conditions
- 511
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Manitoba highway conditions511
Embassy
No embassies here; the US consulate and most embassies are in Winnipeg, or Ottawa for full missions.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Winnipeg → Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes by car: about 100 km (62 mi), 1 h 30 min; fuel about C$15 (≈ US$11) each way (check)about 62 mi (100 km), 1 h 30 min; fuel about C$15 (≈ US$11) each way (check)
- Campground night: C$30–60 (≈ US$25–45) with hookups, May–Oct (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
- S'il vous plaît — Please (seel voo PLEH)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-BYAN sa KOOT)
- Où est l'église ? — Where is the church? (oo eh lay-GLEEZ)
- Au revoir — Goodbye (oh ruh-VWAR)
French is common locally but English works everywhere.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct (campground open, summer events); Feb for snowmobile and hockey season · avoid Nov–Apr unless you are here for winter events; no campground, few services · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YWG: drive time, car-rental desks, winter closure fallback.
- Walking cluster map for the Main Street core: grotto, church, statue, hotel, motel.
- Place pages for the grotto and the Dom Paul Benoît statue with access notes.
- Event calendar fixtures for the summer Howdy Neighbour weekend and the winter derby so dates can go green.