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Carlyle
Stay one night, not three: Carlyle is a bed base for Moose Mountain Provincial Park and Cannington Manor, both within a 30-minute drive.
Carlyle is a town of about 1,500 on Highways 9 and 13 in southeastern Saskatchewan, roughly 2.5 hours from Regina and 4 hours from Winnipeg. Almost nobody comes for the town itself: it is the closest place with motels, fuel and a grocery store to Moose Mountain Provincial Park, 24 km north, and to Cannington Manor, 29 km northeast. One night covers both; two nights if you want a full lake day.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for the park and drive-in; late Sep for Cannington Manor without crowds
- avoid Nov–Mar (deep cold, seasonal closures); the drive-in and most park services shut from October
- Airports
- YQR · YWG
- Nights
- 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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Carlyle911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Saskatchewan health advice line (HealthLine 811)811
- RCMP non-emergency (Carlyle detachment)310-RCMP (310-7267)
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Carlyle, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- 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
- SafetyLow-crime small town; the real risks are rural driving, winter storms and long distances between services.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 811 Saskatchewan health advice line (HealthLine 811) · 310-RCMP (310-7267) RCMP non-emergency (Carlyle detachment)
- 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.
- AirportYQR Regina International (About 2.5 h by car via Highway 33 and Highway 13; the usual arrival point).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCAD 2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedCampsite in Moose Mountain Provincial Park, a night, per roomC$30 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomC$150 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomC$220 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$150 (≈ US$110) · High C$260 (≈ US$190)
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
- YQR Regina International (About 2.5 h by car via Highway 33 and Highway 13; the usual arrival point) · YWG Winnipeg Richardson International (About 4 h east; only worth it if you are continuing into Manitoba)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
Feb
Avoid
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
Mar
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Apr
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°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
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Nov
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Dec
Avoid
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Oct–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C) low), wettest Jun (11 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Carlyle: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C)
6 rd
Feb
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
−17°C (1°F)1°F (−17°C)
5 rd
Mar
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
6 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°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)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
6 rd
Nov
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
6 rd
Dec
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
−17°C (1°F)1°F (−17°C)
7 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
You need a car. There is no town transit and no taxi worth relying on; Highway 9 runs north to Kenosee Lake and Moose Mountain, Highway 13 runs west to Weyburn and east toward Manitoba. Fuel up in Carlyle before heading into the park.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 25 min
Drive Highway 9 north about 24 km (15 mi) to Kenosee LakeDrive Highway 9 north about 15 mi (24 km) to Kenosee Lake
Beach, trails and Kenosee Lake village; the main reason to base here.
Cannington Manor Provincial Historic Park
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Drive Highway 13 east then Highway 603 north, about 29 km (18 mi)Drive Highway 13 east then Highway 603 north, about 18 mi (29 km)
1882 English-style settlement, abandoned by 1900; self-guided walk, seasonal.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Highway 13 west
Full services and a bigger grocery run; not a sight in itself.
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
Highway 9 south then Highway 39
Border-country town; pair with a Manitoba or North Dakota run.
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
Highway 9 north then Highway 1 east
Trans-Canada stop with heritage buildings; better as a break on a longer drive.
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.
Railway Avenue and Main Street
The two motels and the museum sit here; walkable to the few downtown shops.
Highway 9 north edge
Drive-in and the road to Moose Mountain; pick this if you are leaving early for the park.
Moose Mountain Provincial Park
Campground and cabin country 24 km (15 mi) north; no motels, so book a site or stay in town.Campground and cabin country 15 mi (24 km) north; no motels, so book a site or stay in town.
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
- CAD 90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- CAD 140–220 (≈ US$110–160) excl. bed
- High
- CAD 220 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double room1 × 1 night × C$150 | C$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$150 | C$300 |
| Fuel, Regina return (about 500 km)1 × C$70 · check | C$70 |
| Park entry and beach parking1 × C$15 · check | C$15 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$20 | C$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$58 |
| Trip total≈ C$317 per person per day, bed included | C$633≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; fuel and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | CAD 2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Burger and fries at a diner | CAD 15–22 (≈ US$11–16) |
| Grocery run for two, one day | CAD 40–60 (≈ US$30–45) |
| Motel double room, summer | CAD 110–220 (≈ US$80–160) |
| Fuel, per litre | CAD 1.50–1.80 (≈ US$2) (check) |
| 9-hole green fee, Carlyle Golf Club | CAD 30–50 (≈ US$25–40) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Distances are long and cell coverage thins on back roads: carry water and tell someone your route.
- The drive-in takes cash only.
- Park facilities and the drive-in are seasonal, roughly May to September: check before you drive out.
- Winter driving on Highway 9 and 13: black ice, drifting snow and closed sections after storms.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Saskatchewan health advice line (HealthLine 811)
- 811
- RCMP non-emergency (Carlyle detachment)
- 310-RCMP (310-7267)
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- HealthLine 811811
- RCMP non-emergency310-7267
Embassy
No consulates in Carlyle; the US consulate general is in Calgary and most embassies are in Ottawa.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fuel, Carlyle → Moose Mountain return: about CAD 10 (≈ US$8), 25 min each way (check)
- Camping, Moose Mountain, per night: CAD 30–45 (≈ US$25–35) (check)
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you (standard English)
- Where is the gas station? — Where is the gas station? (standard English)
- Is it cash only? — Is it cash only? (standard English)
English is the only language you need here.
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 Carlyle. 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: Jun–Sep for the park and drive-in; late Sep for Cannington Manor without crowds · avoid Nov–Mar (deep cold, seasonal closures); the drive-in and most park services shut from October · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 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 YQR: last flight arrivals, Regina overnight rung, Carlyle check-in cutoffs.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Railway Avenue, Main Street, the golf course, the Highway 9 strip.
- Place pages with verified hours (Rusty Relics Museum, Cannington Manor, Prairie Dog Drive-In) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal and winter-storm fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
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