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Major city · Canada

Ste. Rose du Lac

Give Ste. Rose du Lac one night, or two if you fish or ski: it is a small town on the way to Dauphin, not a destination on its own.

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Ste. Rose du Lac is a town of about 1,000 people in Manitoba's Prairie Mountain region, sitting between Lake Dauphin and Lake Manitoba at the junction of PTH 5 and PTH 68. It is 50 km east of Dauphin and about 300 km northwest of Winnipeg. The town is small and its sights are few, so most travellers use it as a quiet overnight stop, a base for lake fishing and beaches, or a break on the drive between Winnipeg and Dauphin. One night covers the town; two nights suit anyone here for the water, the trails or the October festival.

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Weather
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Currency
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Best months
Jun–Sep for lakes and beaches; Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing
avoid Nov–Apr for cold and snow unless you are here for winter sports
Airports
YWG · YDN
Nights
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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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  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
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Emergency numbers for Ste. Rose du Lac911 ▾
  • Police, fire and ambulance911
  • Health advice (Health Links Manitoba, 24 h)1-888-315-9257

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Ste. Rose du Lac, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

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 barC$6–9 (≈ US$5–7)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–40 (≈ US$11–30)
  • Budget bedCampground pitch, a night, per roomC$25 (≈ US$19)
  • Mid-range bedMotel room, a night, per roomC$130 (≈ US$95)
  • High-end bedMotel room, a night, per roomC$180 (≈ US$140)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$150 (≈ US$110) · High C$250 (≈ 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.

Ste. Rose Grotto in Dollard ParkCattle ranching countryLake Dauphin beaches and fishingHoof 'N' Holler Fest
Airports
YWG Winnipeg Richardson International (About 300 km (186 mi) southeast by car; the usual arrival point for the region.) · YDN Dauphin (Lt. Col W.G. Barker VC Airport) (About 50 km (31 mi) west; small regional field, check current service.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    −12°C (10°F)

  2. Feb

    Care

    −8°C (18°F)

  3. Mar

    Care

    0°C (32°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    10°C (50°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    −1°C (30°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    −9°C (16°F)

Best: Jun–Sep. Mixed: Feb–Mar. Avoid: Apr, Nov–Jan. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)), coolest Jan (−22°C (−8°F) low), wettest Jun (11 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Ste. Rose du Lac: 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

−12°C (10°F)

−22°C (−8°F)

8 rd

Feb

−8°C (18°F)

−18°C (0°F)

7 rd

Mar

0°C (32°F)

−10°C (14°F)

7 rd

Apr

10°C (50°F)

−2°C (28°F)

7 rd

May

18°C (64°F)

4°C (39°F)

9 rd

Jun

23°C (73°F)

10°C (50°F)

11 rd

Jul

26°C (79°F)

13°C (55°F)

10 rd

Aug

25°C (77°F)

12°C (54°F)

9 rd

Sep

19°C (66°F)

6°C (43°F)

8 rd

Oct

10°C (50°F)

0°C (32°F)

7 rd

Nov

−1°C (30°F)

−9°C (16°F)

7 rd

Dec

−9°C (16°F)

−18°C (0°F)

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

You need a car. The town is small enough to walk, but the lake, the campground and the surrounding countryside are spread out and there is no local transit. PTH 5 runs west to Dauphin and southeast toward Neepawa and Carberry; PTH 68 runs east toward the West Interlake.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Dauphingo

Door to door: About 40 min

Drive west on PTH 5

The region's main town: shops, services and the fuller choice of restaurants.

Riding Mountain National Park

go

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Drive west on PTH 5 to Dauphin, then south

A full day for the park; go early in summer.

Swan Riverovernight

Door to door: About 2.5 h

Drive northwest on PTH 5 and connecting roads

Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep one night.

Neepawago

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Drive southeast on PTH 5

Useful stop on the Winnipeg run.

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.

Town centre (Central Avenue and PTH 5)

Motels and the inn sit on or near the main road; walkable to the grotto and the arena.

Methley Beach, Lake Dauphin

Campground about 16 km (9.9 mi) north on PR 276 and 4.8 km (3 mi) west; best for lake access in summer.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
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

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel room1 × 1 night × C$130C$130
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$150C$300
Fuel, Winnipeg return (about 600 km)1 × C$80 · checkC$80
eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$15C$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeC$54
Trip total≈ C$297 per person per day, bed includedC$594≈ US$450

2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; sales tax is added at the till. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeC$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
Diner mealC$15–25 (≈ US$11–19)
Beer in a barC$6–9 (≈ US$5–7)
Fuel, per litreC$1.40–1.70 (≈ US$2) (check)
Campground pitch, per nightC$25–50 (≈ US$19–40) (check)
eSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–40 (≈ US$11–30)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A quiet, low-crime rural town; the real risks are winter driving, long distances between services and wildlife on the roads at dusk.
  • Distances between services are long: fill the tank in Dauphin or Neepawa before you arrive.
  • Winter driving on PTH 5 and PTH 68 can be icy and snow-covered; check road conditions before setting out.
  • Cell coverage is good in town but patchy on the back roads and around the lakes.
  • Many businesses keep short or seasonal hours: check ahead in winter.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire and ambulance
911
Health advice (Health Links Manitoba, 24 h)
1-888-315-9257

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Emergency

  • Police, fire and ambulance911
  • Health Links Manitoba (24 h)1-888-315-9257

Embassy

No embassies here; the nearest consulates are in Winnipeg. US citizens: the US consulate general is in Winnipeg (check the address).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Fuel, Winnipeg → Ste. Rose du Lac: about C$40 (≈ US$30) one way (check)
  • Motel room, per night: C$90–180 (≈ US$70–140) (check)
  • Campground pitch, per night: C$25–50 (≈ US$19–40) (check)

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  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the washroom? — Where is the toilet?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • How much is it? — How much is it?

English is the working language; French is official in Canada but rarely needed 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 Ste. Rose du Lac. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep for lakes and beaches; Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing · avoid Nov–Apr for cold and snow unless you are here for winter sports · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for YWG and Dauphin: last connections, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking cluster around Central Avenue: grotto, arena, motels and the main-road services.
  3. Place pages with verified hours for the grotto, the Agriplex and Methley Beach campground.
  4. Winter fixtures: road-condition checks and ski-trail status so gates A–D can go green.

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