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St. Laurent
Go for one night only if you have a car and a reason: Métis heritage, a Lake Manitoba beach or the March ice-fishing festival. Otherwise skip.
St. Laurent is a rural municipality on the southeast shore of Lake Manitoba, about an hour northwest of Winnipeg on PTH 6. It is a historically Métis settlement where the Michif language is still spoken, and its sights are spread across small communities rather than a town centre. There is no public transport and no real walking base: a private car is required, and most travellers come for a specific event, a beach day or a night en route to the Interlake.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for beaches and festivals; Mar for the Manipogo Festival
- avoid Nov–Apr unless you are ice fishing (cold, snow, few services)
- Airport
- 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 ▾
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- 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
Emergency numbers for St. Laurent911 ▾
- Police, fire and ambulance911
- Health advice (Health Links Manitoba, 24 h)1-888-315-9257
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 St. Laurent, 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 and a quiet rural setting.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire and ambulance · 1-888-315-9257 Health advice (Health Links Manitoba, 24 h)
- 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 15 min by car to St.
- Getting aroundA private car is a necessity: the municipality is rural and spread out, with no bus or rail service.
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)
- Beerdraught in a bar / can at a storeC$7–9 (≈ US$6–7)C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–40 (≈ US$11–30)
- Budget bedCampsite or RV pitch, a night, per roomC$30 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedMotel room, a night, per roomC$140 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedMotel room, a night, per roomC$200 (≈ US$150)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$80 (≈ US$60) · 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
- YWG Winnipeg Richardson International (About 1 h 15 min by car to St. Laurent via PTH 6; no public transport to the area)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
Feb
Avoid
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
Mar
Care
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Apr
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Nov
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Dec
Avoid
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Mixed: Mar. Avoid: Apr, Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−22°C (−8°F)−8°F (−22°C) low), wettest Jun (12 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
St. Laurent: 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
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
−22°C (−8°F)−8°F (−22°C)
8 rd
Feb
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
−19°C (−2°F)−2°F (−19°C)
7 rd
Mar
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
8 rd
Apr
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Nov
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
8 rd
Dec
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°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
A private car is a necessity: the municipality is rural and spread out, with no bus or rail service. PTH 6 is the main road from Winnipeg; gravel roads reach some beaches and campgrounds. Fuel up in Winnipeg or Lundar, and check road conditions in winter.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Drive PTH 6 south, about 1 h
The nearest city for flights, museums and food.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Drive via PTH 6 and PTH 8, about 1 h 15 min
Lake Winnipeg beach town with an Icelandic heritage museum.
Door to door: About 1 h
Drive via PTH 6 and PTH 9, about 1 h
Sandy beach and boardwalk on Lake Winnipeg.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Drive via PTH 6 and PTH 9, about 1 h 15 min
Useful for supplies and the marine museum; not a full day on its own.
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.
St. Laurent village
Market Square and the closest services; a small number of rooms and rentals.
Oak Point
North of the village on PTH 6; motel, campground and RV resort near the lake.
Lundar
About 20 min north; a motel option if St. Laurent and Oak Point are full.
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$80–130 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$130–220 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- C$220 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel room1 × 1 night × C$140 | C$140 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$150 | C$300 |
| Car hire from Winnipeg, one day1 × C$70 · check | C$70 |
| Fuel, Winnipeg return1 × C$40 · check | C$40 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$15 | C$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$58 |
| Trip total≈ C$319 per person per day, bed included | C$638≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; car hire and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Fried chicken or a diner plate | C$12–20 (≈ US$9–15) |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at a store | C$7–9 (≈ US$6–7) / C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Campsite, one night | C$25–45 (≈ US$19–35) (check) |
| Fuel, per litre | C$1.40–1.70 (≈ US$2) (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$15–40 (≈ US$11–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No public transport: without a car you cannot reach the beaches, campgrounds or most services.
- Cell coverage can be patchy on rural roads; download offline maps before leaving Winnipeg.
- Winter driving on PTH 6 is exposed to snow and ice; check conditions before setting out.
- Some businesses are seasonal and close outside summer: confirm hours before you drive out.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire and ambulance
- 911
- Health advice (Health Links Manitoba, 24 h)
- 1-888-315-9257
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire and ambulance911
- Health Links Manitoba (24 h)1-888-315-9257
Embassy
No consulates in the area; embassies are in Ottawa and consulates in Winnipeg (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Winnipeg → St. Laurent by car: about 1 h, PTH 6 (check)
- Winnipeg → Oak Point by car: about 1 h 15 min (check)
Say or show
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Bonjour — Hello (bon-zhoor)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-byen sa koot)
- Où est la plage ? — Where is the beach? (oo ay la plahzh)
- Puis-je payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (pweezh pay-yay par kart)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twah-let)
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 St. Laurent. 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 beaches and festivals; Mar for the Manipogo Festival · avoid Nov–Apr unless you are ice fishing (cold, snow, few services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 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 to St. Laurent, rental-car desks, winter road check.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: St. Laurent village, Oak Point, the Lake Manitoba beaches, Lundar.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Market Square, beaches, campgrounds) and eat pages with last orders.
- Festival fixtures for Manipogo, Métis Days and the Métis Music Festival so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
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