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York Landing

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York Landing essentials

Address: York Landing, northern Manitoba, Canada (on the shore of Lake Winnipeg or associated river landing)
Hours: Open (no formal hours)
Admission: Free
When to Go

Best Time to Visit York Landing#

Summer months offer the easiest access by water; spring thaw and autumn rains can affect river landings.

Summer
June-August · 10-25°C
Navigable waters and longest daylight for river travel and fishing.
Late Spring-Early Autumn
May-September · 5-20°C
Best period for small-boat access; shoreline trails are most accessible.

Weather & Climate near York Landing#

Climate

York Landing's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -28°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (503 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 19 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
-28°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -28° - -19° -33° 19 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
February - -27° - -15° -30° 16 mm - - 3.7 m/s - -
March - -21° - -7° -22° 20 mm - - 3.9 m/s - -
April - -11° - 3° -9° 24 mm - - 4.2 m/s - -
May - -1° - 11° 2° 46 mm - - 4.2 m/s - -
June - 6° - 19° 12° 60 mm - - 4.0 m/s - -
July - 10° - 22° 16° 82 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
August - 8° - 21° 14° 76 mm - - 3.9 m/s - -
September - 3° - 13° 5° 60 mm - - 4.3 m/s - -
October - -4° - 4° -4° 43 mm - - 4.4 m/s - -
November - -15° - -7° -18° 33 mm - - 4.1 m/s - -
December - -26° - -17° -31° 24 mm - - 3.7 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

How to Get to York Landing#

York Landing is typically reached by regional roads from Thompson and by water routes on Lake Winnipeg and connected rivers. There is no regular commercial transport-private charter boats or community-arranged travel are common. In winter, some access may be via seasonal ice roads used by locals.

Tips for Visiting York Landing#

  • If arriving by river, be prepared for minimal facilities-bring supplies.
  • Talk with local elders before exploring-river levels and traditional fishing seasons influence access.
  • Dress for mosquitos in summer evenings; pack insect repellent.