St. Theresa Point First NationSt. Theresa Point First Nation at a Glance#
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.
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -27° - -17° | -31° | 21 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -25° - -12° | -26° | 17 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -18° - -4° | -17° | 24 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -8° - 5° | -6° | 26 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 1° - 13° | 5° | 44 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 8° - 19° | 13° | 74 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 12° - 22° | 17° | 86 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 11° - 21° | 16° | 79 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 5° - 14° | 7° | 65 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -1° - 6° | -1° | 51 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -11° - -5° | -14° | 36 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -23° - -14° | -26° | 27 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
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.