Before you go

Your trip to Wasagaming.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Wasagaming – Manitoba about 260 km from Winnipeg

How to get there

  • Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) Winnipeg · 260 km
  • Brandon Municipal Airport (YBR) Brandon · 95 km

Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.

By car, via Highway 10, about 260 km from Winnipeg and 95 km from Brandon.

How many days

Two or three days.

When to go

June to September.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Yes, to arrive and to reach Audy Lake. The village itself is walkable.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Wasagaming
  1. Morning
    Audy Lake bison

    Drive to the Audy Lake bison paddock and view the herd from the lookout.

  2. Afternoon
    Clear Lake

    Return to Wasagaming, walk along the shore and visit the visitor centre.

2 days in Wasagaming

Day 1

  1. All day
    Wasagaming and the lake

    Spend the day in the village, on the beach and on a boat trip on Clear Lake.

Day 2

  1. Morning
    Bison

    Go early to Audy Lake, when the animals tend to be more active.

  2. Afternoon
    Trails

    Do a forest trail near Wasagaming or climb the east escarpment.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

What to do in Wasagaming?

Go to the beach and pier on Clear Lake, hike the trails, see the Audy Lake bison and visit the historic visitor centre.

How far is Winnipeg to Wasagaming?

About 260 km, roughly a 3-hour drive.

Is Wasagaming open in winter?

Yes, but with limited services; the park offers cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Are there bears in Riding Mountain?

Yes, black bears live in the park; follow ranger guidance and store food securely.

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