St. Theresa Point First Nation
Reservation First Nations community and reserve in Manitoba
A remote community on Island Lake in Manitoba, St. Theresa Point First Nation is accessible mainly by air or seasonal roads. Visitors come for cultural exchange, fishing and northern boreal landscapes.
St. Theresa Point First Nation is an Indigenous community and First Nation band government located on the shores of Island Lake in northern Manitoba, Canada. It is a distinct community within the Island Lake region with local governance and services.
The community is primarily residential and administrative rather than a tourist destination; visitors may come for cultural exchange, local events or to reach nearby wilderness areas. Services and infrastructure reflect its remote, northern-lake setting.
The settlement developed as part of the Island Lake communities long inhabited by Indigenous peoples; local governance is exercised through the First Nation band structure and community institutions.
The community is located on Island Lake in northern Manitoba, in a remote lakeshore setting several hours by air or seasonal road from larger regional centres.
- Access: A remote community on Island Lake in northern Manitoba, primarily accessible by air and by seasonal winter roads.
How to Get to St. Theresa Point First Nation #
Regular scheduled flights connect St. Theresa Point to Winnipeg via regional carriers; seasonal winter roads can connect by vehicle depending on conditions. Local airstrip coordinates are managed through provincial services and community authorities.
Tips for Visiting St. Theresa Point First Nation #
- If planning administrative or community visits, contact the First Nation office ahead of time - many services are by appointment.
- Bring proper cold-weather gear outside of summer months; local winters are very cold with deep snow.
- Respect cultural norms and ask permission before photographing people, especially during community events.
Best Time to Visit St. Theresa Point First Nation #
Summer is best for travel and outdoor activities; winter is severe and requires significant preparation.
Weather & Climate near St. Theresa Point First Nation #
St. Theresa Point First Nation'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 -27°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (550 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -17°C and lows of -27°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -25°C. The driest month with just 17 mm.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 86 mm of rain.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -23°C. Light rainfall.
