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Flin Flon
Go for one full day if you are already on Highway 10 or the Hanson Lake Road: Flinty's Boardwalk, the stack and the above-ground sewers. Do not fly in for it alone.
Flin Flon is a mining town of about 5,100 people on the Manitoba–Saskatchewan border, built on bare rock around a 250 m smokestack. It is a stop on a northern road trip, not a destination in itself: one night and one day covers the boardwalk, the lookouts and the town's odd above-ground sewer lines. Access is by Highway 10 from Manitoba, Highway 167 from Creighton, or a small regional airport 20 km southeast.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (bitterly cold), Nov and Apr (mud and ice)
- Airport
- YFO
- 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.
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Flin Flon911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- RCMP Flin Flon (non-emergency)204-687-2222
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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 Flin Flon, 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
- SafetyFlin Flon is a small town with a normal small-town crime profile; the real hazards are winter cold…
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 204-687-2222 RCMP Flin Flon (non-emergency)
- 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.
- AirportYFO Flin Flon Airport (About 20 km (12 mi) southeast of town; regional prop-jet service, no public bus link — arrange a taxi or lift.).YFO Flin Flon Airport (About 12 mi (20 km) southeast of town; regional prop-jet service, no public bus link — arrange a taxi or lift.).
- Getting aroundOne town bus loops from the Community Hall to the mall and back on weekdays, with a shorter Saturday run; fare is a few dollars.
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 the storeC$7–9 (≈ US$6–7)C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi across townC$10–18 (≈ US$8–14) (check)
- Metro or bus rideTown bus fareC$2 (≈ US$2) adult, C$1.50 (≈ US$2) senior or child (check)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–35 (≈ US$11–30)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomC$180 (≈ US$140)
- Mid-range bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomC$180 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomC$260 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$160 (≈ US$120) · High C$280 (≈ US$250)
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
- YFO Flin Flon Airport (About 20 km (12 mi) southeast of town; regional prop-jet service, no public bus link — arrange a taxi or lift.)YFO Flin Flon Airport (About 12 mi (20 km) southeast of town; regional prop-jet service, no public bus link — arrange a taxi or lift.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
Feb
Avoid
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
Mar
not flagged
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Apr
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
May
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Nov
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Dec
Avoid
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Apr, Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (−23°C (−9°F)−9°F (−23°C) low), wettest Jul (11 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Flin Flon: 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
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
−23°C (−9°F)−9°F (−23°C)
8 rd
Feb
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C)
6 rd
Mar
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
6 rd
Apr
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
6 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Oct
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
Nov
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
8 rd
Dec
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
−21°C (−6°F)−6°F (−21°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
One town bus loops from the Community Hall to the mall and back on weekdays, with a shorter Saturday run; fare is a few dollars. Otherwise you need a car or a taxi — the airport, Bakers Narrows and the lakes are all outside walking range.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bakers Narrows Provincial Park
goDoor to door: About 30 min each way
Drive Highway 10 southeast, about 20 km (12 mi)Drive Highway 10 southeast, about 12 mi (20 km)
Yurts and cabins, canoeing, and the scenic tower over Lake Athapapuskow.
Denare Beach, Saskatchewan
goDoor to door: About 30 min each way
Drive west via Creighton, about 25 km (16 mi)Drive west via Creighton, about 16 mi (25 km)
Small lakeside community; the local museum opens daily from early July to September.
The Pas
overnightDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Drive Highway 10 south, about 2 h 30 min
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep one night.
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
overnightDoor to door: 4–5 h
Hanson Lake Road (Highway 106) west, then Highway 167
Long, winding gravel-shouldered road with little fuel or phone signal.
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.
Main Street and downtown
Royal Hotel and the Friendship Centre hostel; walkable to the Hundred Stairs and the shops.
Highway 10A north
Victoria Inn, the largest hotel; car needed for everything.
Ross Lake island
Oreland Motel on a causeway-linked island; lake views, still a short drive from downtown.
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$150–230 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
- High
- C$250 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or hotel double room1 × 1 night × C$180 | C$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$160 | C$320 |
| Town bus day pass2 × C$4 · check | C$8 |
| Taxi airport to downtown, one way1 × C$60 · check | C$60 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$20 | C$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$61 |
| Trip total≈ C$335 per person per day, bed included | C$669≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; fuel and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Diner meal | C$15–28 (≈ US$11–25) |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at the store | C$7–9 (≈ US$6–7) / C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Town bus fare | C$2 (≈ US$2) adult, C$1.50 (≈ US$2) senior or child (check) |
| Taxi across town | C$10–18 (≈ US$8–14) (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$15–35 (≈ US$11–30) |
| Fishing licence, one day | check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter is genuinely dangerous: January averages about −23 °C (−9 °F) at night. Frostbite risk on any walk over 10 minutes.Winter is genuinely dangerous: January averages about −9 °F (−23 °C) at night. Frostbite risk on any walk over 10 minutes.
- Blackflies and mosquitoes are heavy in June and July near the lakes.
- The airport has no scheduled shuttle; book a taxi before you land.
- Fuel and grocery choice is limited; fill up before heading west on the Hanson Lake Road.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- RCMP Flin Flon (non-emergency)
- 204-687-2222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- RCMP Flin Flon (non-emergency)204-687-2222
Embassy
No embassies in Flin Flon. The US consulate general is in Winnipeg; most other countries keep embassies in Ottawa or consulates in Winnipeg.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport to downtown, taxi: about C$60 (≈ US$45), 20–25 min (check)
- Town bus: C$2 (≈ US$2) adult, weekdays only (check)
- Drive to The Pas: about 2 h 30 min on Highway 10
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- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the bus stop? — Where is the bus stop?
- Is the road open? — Is the road open?
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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 Flin Flon. 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 · avoid Dec–Feb (bitterly cold), Nov and Apr (mud and ice) · 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 YFO: taxi fallback, no-shuttle warning, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Main Street and the Hundred Stairs, Ross Lake and Flinty's Boardwalk, the Wahlenberg lookout.
- Place pages with verified hours (Denare Beach museum, Friendship Centre outlet) and eat pages with last orders.
- Winter and wildfire fixtures so gates A–D can go green.