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RoblinRoblin, Manitoba
Give Roblin one night as a fishing and lakes base between Dauphin and the Saskatchewan border; two nights only if you are on the water.
Roblin is a town of about 1,600 people in western Manitoba, 15 km from the Saskatchewan border and roughly 400 km northwest of Winnipeg. It sits between Duck Mountain Provincial Park and Riding Mountain National Park, on Goose Lakes and Krosney Lake, with Lake of the Prairies a short drive west. People come for fishing, hunting, hiking and snowmobiling, not for a city break. Two nights covers the town and one lake day; one night is enough if you are passing through on PTH 5.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for lakes and fishing; Jan–Mar for snowmobiling and skiing
- avoid Nov and Apr (check road and trail conditions in shoulder months); check ice and fire conditions before any winter or summer outing
- Airport
- YWG
- Nights
- 1–2
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
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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 Roblin911 ▾
- Police, fire, 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 Roblin, 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
- SafetyRoblin is a low-crime small town; the real risks are highway driving, winter weather and wildlife on the road, plus thin cell coverage outside town.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, 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.
- AirportcheckYWG Winnipeg Richardson International (About 400 km (249 mi) southeast by car on PTH 5 via Dauphin; the usual arrival airport (check)).YWG Winnipeg Richardson International (About 249 mi (400 km) southeast by car on PTH 5 via Dauphin; the usual arrival airport (check)).
- Getting aroundA car is effectively required: sights, lakes and parks are spread over 20–60 km (12–37 mi).A car is effectively required: sights, lakes and parks are spread over 12–37 mi (20–60 km).
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)
- Street or quick mealDiner breakfastC$12–20 (≈ US$9–15)
- Beerdraught in a bar / can at a storeC$7–9 (≈ US$6–7)C$3–4 (≈ US$3)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–40 (≈ US$11–30)
- Budget bedCampground pitch, a night, per personC$25 (≈ US$19)
- 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
- YWG Winnipeg Richardson International (About 400 km (249 mi) southeast by car on PTH 5 via Dauphin; the usual arrival airport (check))YWG Winnipeg Richardson International (About 249 mi (400 km) southeast by car on PTH 5 via Dauphin; the usual arrival airport (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
Feb
Best
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
Mar
Best
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Apr
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
May
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Nov
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Dec
not flagged
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
Best: Jan–Mar, Jun–Sep. Avoid: Apr, Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−22°C (−8°F)−8°F (−22°C) low), wettest Jun (11 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Roblin: 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)
7 rd
Apr
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
7 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Oct
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
Nov
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
7 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 car is effectively required: sights, lakes and parks are spread over 20–60 km. PTH 5 runs east–west through town and PTH 83 runs north–south nearby. VIA Rail's Winnipeg–Churchill train stops at Roblin station (126 1st Ave NW) two days per week; check the timetable, and note it will not get you to the lakes.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
PTH 5 east by car, about 90 km (56 mi)PTH 5 east by car, about 56 mi (90 km)
Larger town for supplies, restaurants and a rail link; easy half day.
Door to door: About 30–40 min
By car via PTH 83 south and PTH 5 west; about 40 km (25 mi) (check the exact route and distance)By car via PTH 83 south and PTH 5 west; about 25 mi (40 km) (check the exact route and distance)
Closest second town for fuel, food and a rainy-day backup.
Duck Mountain Provincial Park
goDoor to door: About 45 min
PTH 5 west then park roads, about 30–50 km (19–31 mi)PTH 5 west then park roads, about 19–31 mi (30–50 km)
Hiking, lakes and winter ski and snowmobile trails; go early, services are limited.
Riding Mountain National Park
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
PTH 5 east then PTH 10 south, about 150 km (93 mi)PTH 5 east then PTH 10 south, about 93 mi (150 km)
A full day or an overnight; a Parks Canada pass is required.
Yorkton, Saskatchewan
goDoor to door: About 1 h
PTH 5 west, about 80 km (50 mi) (check)PTH 5 west, about 50 mi (80 km) (check)
Nearest Saskatchewan town; carry ID for the provincial border, no checkpoint.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
PTH 83 north by car, about 90 km (56 mi)PTH 83 north by car, about 56 mi (90 km)
Worth it only if you are already heading north toward the forest.
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.
Hwy 5 east strip
Motels on the highway at the town edge: Harvest Moon Inn and Stayeasy Inn. Best for one night with a car.
Town centre (Main Street)
Walkable to shops and the pool; limited rooms, so book ahead in summer.
Lake of the Prairies
Cabins and campground about 10 min west on PTH 5, such as Lost Meadows Resort. Best for fishing mornings.
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$140–220 (≈ US$110–160) excl. bed
- High
- C$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 |
| Car hire, one day, compact1 × C$70 | C$70 |
| Fuel, 200 km of local driving1 × C$30 | C$30 |
| Fishing licence, Manitoba, one day2 × C$15 | C$30 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$15 | C$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$61 |
| Trip total≈ C$336 per person per day, bed included | C$671≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; fuel and long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Diner breakfast | C$12–20 (≈ US$9–15) |
| Burger and fries | C$16–25 (≈ US$12–19) |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at a store | C$7–9 (≈ US$6–7) / C$3–4 (≈ US$3) |
| Fuel, 1 L | C$1.50–1.80 (≈ US$2) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$15–40 (≈ US$11–30) |
| Campground pitch, per night | C$25–55 (≈ US$19–40) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Distances are long: fill the tank in Roblin or Russell before heading to the parks (check cell coverage outside town).
- Wildlife on the road at dawn and dusk, especially deer and moose near Duck Mountain (check).
- Winter driving: check highway conditions before leaving; snowmobiles share some trails with no lighting (check).
- Many seasonal businesses close from October to May: confirm your motel and any guide before booking (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Health advice (Health Links Manitoba, 24 h)
- 1-888-315-9257
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Health Links Manitoba (24 h)1-888-315-9257
Embassy
No embassies in Roblin. The US consulate general is in Winnipeg; other countries: embassies in Ottawa or consulates in Winnipeg and Calgary.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Roblin → Dauphin by car, PTH 5: about 90 km (56 mi), about 1 habout 56 mi (90 km), about 1 h
- Roblin → Yorkton by car, PTH 5: about 80 km (50 mi), about 1 habout 50 mi (80 km), about 1 h
- VIA Rail Roblin → Winnipeg: twice weekly, check the timetable and book ahead
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- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the gas station? — Where is the gas station?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
Small-town services: many places close early and some take cash only. Carry a card and some cash.
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 Roblin. 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 lakes and fishing; Jan–Mar for snowmobiling and skiing · avoid Nov and Apr (check road and trail conditions in shoulder months); check ice and fire conditions before any winter or summer outing · 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
- 6 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: last practical departure time, car hire desk hours, and a Roblin motel fallback for a late landing.
- Four walking and driving clusters with rescue anchors: Main Street and Millennium Park, the Hwy 5 motels, Lake of the Prairies, Duck Mountain.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Millennium Park, Roblin station, the golf course, the pool and arena) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal fixtures for winter road closures and summer fire restrictions so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialRoblin official town website
- officialVIA Rail — Roblin station
- officialTravel Manitoba
- secondaryWikivoyage: Roblin, revision 4750859 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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