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Thompson, Manitoba

Thompson is a city in north-central Manitoba, Canada, the largest city and most populated municipality in Northern Manitoba.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Manitoba, Canada.
  • Served by Thompson Airport (YTH).

History

Thompson is a city in north-central Manitoba, Canada, the largest city and most populated municipality in Northern Manitoba.

Where to stay

21 Thompson Dr N, Thompson, MB R8N 2B5, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
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180 Thompson Dr, Thompson, MB R8N 1Y8, Canada
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45 Moak Cres, Thompson, MB R8N 2B8, Canada · choicehotels.com
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205 Mystery Lake Rd, Thompson, MB R8N 1Z8, Canada · bestwestern.com
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1 Public Rd, Thompson, MB R8N 0M7, Canada · thompsoninn.com
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Jasper Dr, Thompson, MB R8N 0J9, Canada
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58 Cree Rd, Thompson, MB R8N 1X1, Canada
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183 Cree Rd, Thompson, MB R8N 0C2, Canada
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North, 70 Thompson Dr, Thompson, MB R8N 2A3, Canada
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376 Thompson Dr N, Thompson, MB R8N 0C5, Canada · westwoodapartments.biz
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Restaurants & places to go

Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00; Su-Mo 11:00-00:00 · 4 Moak Crescent, R8N2B7
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-16:30, Sa 09:00-14:00, Su Closed · 4 Nelson Road, Thompson, R8N 0B4
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Burger, Fries, Hot Dog, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · Mystery Lake Road, Thompson
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 236 Cree Road, Thompson, R8N 0C7
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Airports

Thompson Airport (YTH) 6.8 km to the centre
Thompson, MB, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight, Canadian North) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Churchill, Flin Flon, Gillam, The Pas, Winnipeg (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 5 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Pikwitonei Airport (PIW) 47 km to the centre
Pikwitonei, MB, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Thicket Portage Airport (YTD) 48 km to the centre
Thicket Portage, MB, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Kelsey Airport (KES) 91 km to the centre
Kelsey, MB, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Thompson Airport (YTH); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YTH has direct flights to 5 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Churchill, Flin Flon, Gillam, The Pas, Winnipeg).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Thompson, Manitoba. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach