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Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

Portage la Prairie is a small city in the Central Plains Region of Manitoba, Canada. 53 sq mi).

Type CityPopulation 13,304

Why go

  • City in Manitoba, Canada.
  • Served by Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport (YPG).

History

Portage la Prairie is a small city in the Central Plains Region of Manitoba, Canada. In 2016, the population was 13,304 and the land area was 24.68 square kilometres (9.53 sq mi).

Airports

Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport (YPG) 7.8 km to the centre
Portage la Prairie, MB, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Portage La Prairie (North) Airport 2.4 km to the centre
Portage La Prairie, MB, CA
Outdoor
Macdonald Airport 21 km to the centre
Macdonald, MB, CA
Outdoor

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 Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport (YPG); 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

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

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach