Elie, Manitoba at a Glance#
Elie is a small community in the province of Manitoba, Canada. It functions as a local service centre for surrounding rural areas.
The locality offers basic community services and acts as a residential and agricultural hub rather than a major tourist destination.
The settlement developed as part of rural colonization and agricultural settlement in Manitoba.
Located within the province of Manitoba, the community sits in the prairie landscape of central Canada.
Best Time to Visit Elie, Manitoba#
Summer provides the most accessible conditions for rural travel and outdoor photography.
Weather & Climate near Elie, Manitoba#
Elie, Manitoba's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -23°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (549 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -23° - -13° | -27° | 23 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -19° - -9° | -22° | 16 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -12° - -2° | -13° | 31 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -2° - 10° | 0° | 29 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 5° - 19° | 12° | 59 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 11° - 24° | 17° | 95 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 13° - 26° | 19° | 78 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 12° - 26° | 19° | 72 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 7° - 20° | 13° | 52 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 0° - 12° | 2° | 40 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -9° - 0° | -10° | 29 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -19° - -9° | -22° | 25 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Elie, Manitoba#
Elie is located roughly 30-40 minutes west of Winnipeg by the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) and Manitoba provincial roads. The town is best reached by car; limited provincial bus services stop in some rural communities but schedules are infrequent.
Tips for Visiting Elie, Manitoba#
- If passing through, check local community hours - services in small Manitoba towns can be limited.
- Historic grain elevators and railway infrastructure are often visible; binoculars reveal birds and prairie patterns across the plain.
