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Hudson Bay

Go for one night if you are driving Highway 3 or riding the Winnipeg–Churchill train; skip it as a standalone destination.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
CAD
Best months
Jun–Sep (park and museum open, warm days)
avoid Nov–Mar (deep cold, snow, short days)
Airport
YHB
Nights
1
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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.

Hudson Bay is a town of about 1,500 people at the junction of Highways 3 and 9 in East Central Saskatchewan, between the Porcupine and Pasquia hills. It calls itself the Moose Capital of the World and the Forestry Capital of Canada, and it works as a one-night break on a northern drive or a VIA Rail stop, not as a trip on its own.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Hudson Bay, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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)
  • BeerDraught beer in a pubC$6–9 (≈ US$5–7)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–35 (≈ US$11–30)
  • Museum or sight ticketHeritage park entry, adultC$5 (≈ US$4)
  • Budget bedRegional Park campsite, a night, per personC$20 (≈ US$15)
  • Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomC$130 (≈ US$95)
  • High-end bedMotel double 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$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 →

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.

Al Mazur Memorial Heritage ParkMoose and forestry countryVIA Rail Winnipeg–Churchill stopRed Deer River canoeing
Airports
YHB Hudson Bay Airport (No scheduled flights; recreational and water-bomber base only. Nearest commercial service: Saskatoon (YXE), about 325 km.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Hudson Bay: 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

−13°C

−23°C

8 rd

Feb

−9°C

−20°C

6 rd

Mar

−1°C

−12°C

7 rd

Apr

9°C

−3°C

7 rd

May

17°C

4°C

9 rd

Jun

22°C

9°C

11 rd

Jul

24°C

12°C

11 rd

Aug

23°C

11°C

10 rd

Sep

17°C

5°C

9 rd

Oct

8°C

−1°C

8 rd

Nov

−3°C

−11°C

8 rd

Dec

−11°C

−20°C

8 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is the practical way to move: the town is small but the park, lakes and trailheads sit outside it. Everything in the centre is walkable in 10–15 minutes. No local bus; VIA Rail stops at the station on Marcotte St (Hwy 3/9) at Railway Ave.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Melfort

go

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

Highway 3 west by car

Larger town with full services, fuel and food.

Canora

go

Door to door: About 1 h 30 min by car

Highway 9 south by car, or VIA Rail toward Winnipeg

Rail junction town; pairs with a train leg.

Kamsack

caution

Door to door: About 2 h

Highway 9 south by car

Long for a return day; better as a stop on the way south.

Yorktoncaution

Door to door: About 2 h 30 min

Highway 9 south by car

Full-service city; too far for a casual day return.

The Pas, Manitobaovernight

Door to door: About 3 h by car

Highway 3 north by car, or VIA Rail north

Sleep there rather than drive back the same day.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Churchill Street / town centre

Motels, museum and restaurants within a few minutes' walk; best if you arrive without a car.

Highway 3 west strip

Motels and the drive-in on the highway edge; easiest for a one-night drive-through.

Hudson Bay Regional Park

Camping 2 km south of town; the only budget option, open in the warm months.

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 double room1 × 1 night × C$130C$130
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$150C$300
Fuel, 100 km of driving1 × C$15C$15
Heritage park entry, adult2 × C$5C$10
eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$20C$40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeC$50
Trip total≈ C$273 per person per day, bed includedC$545≈ US$400

2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; fuel and long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeC$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
Burger and fries at a drive-inC$12–18 (≈ US$9–14)
Restaurant mainC$15–28 (≈ US$11–25)
Draught beer in a pubC$6–9 (≈ US$5–7)
Motel double room, summerC$90–180 (≈ US$70–140)
Heritage park entry, adultC$5 (≈ US$4)
eSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–35 (≈ US$11–30)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Low-crime small town; the real risks are winter cold, wildlife on the roads and long distances between services. Carry water, fuel and a charged phone.
  • Fuel and food gaps: fill up before long Highway 3 or 9 stretches; the next services can be far.
  • Highway 9 between the Manitoba border and Hudson Bay is gravel: check conditions and drive to the surface.
  • Winter brings extreme cold and snow; summer brings mosquitoes and ticks in the forest.
  • Cell coverage thins out on the back roads and in the provincial forests.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Hudson Bay Health Care Facility (24 h emergency outpatient)
+1 306-865-5600

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Hudson Bay Health Care Facility+1 306-865-5600

Embassy

No consulates in town; US, UK and other consulates are in Saskatoon, Calgary or Winnipeg (check).

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Fuel, 100 km of driving: about C$15 (≈ US$11)
  • Heritage park entry, adult: C$5 (≈ US$4)
  • Motel double room, summer: C$90–180 (≈ US$70–140)

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  • Is it far? — Is it far?
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English is the everyday language; no phrasebook needed.

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 Hudson Bay. 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 (park and museum open, warm days) · avoid Nov–Mar (deep cold, snow, short days) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 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 the region: Saskatoon (YXE) transfer times, last fuel stops, motel fallback.
  2. Walking cluster for the town centre: museum, Churchill St restaurants, Railway Ave pub.
  3. Place pages with verified hours for Al Mazur Memorial Heritage Park and the Hudson Bay Museum.
  4. Winter and hostile-weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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