Municipality of Killarney-Turtle Mountain district, Manitoba, Canada

Places to visit near Killarney

Killarney is a town in Municipality of Killarney-Turtle Mountain district, Manitoba, Canada, home to about 2,362 people. Within 50 km by road there are 207 places to visit — 108 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 forts & heritage, 23 churches and 14 parks. The must-see places are Pelican Lake (24 km), Lake Upsilon (34 km) and International Peace Garden (44 km).

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Killarney, Manitoba
Killarney, Municipality of Killarney-Turtle Mountain district, Manitoba, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Killarney at a glance

Location
Municipality of Killarney-Turtle Mountain district, Manitoba, Canada
Population
about 2,362
Coordinates
49.1833° N, 99.6636° W
Places within 50 km
207 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Killarney

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Killarney: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Killarney, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Killarney

126 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Killarney. The closest is Beaverstone Bay, Ontario, Canada (1 km); the best-known is Pelican Lake (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Killarney

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Killarney. The closest is Monument 723A (26 km); the best-known is Souris-Assiniboine Posts (58 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Killarney

23 churches within 100 km of Killarney. The closest is Shamrock Billiards (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Killarney

15 parks within 100 km of Killarney. The closest is Emerald Memorial Park (1 km); the best-known is International Peace Garden (44 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Killarney

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Killarney. The closest is Hare Mountain (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hare Mountain · viewpoint · Municipality of Killarney-Turtle Mountain · ~2 km
  • Turtles Back · viewpoint · Municipality of Boissevain – Morton · ~37 km
  • Nineteen Hills · viewpoint · Municipality of Killarney-Turtle Mountain · ~19 km
  • Turtle Mountain · viewpoint · North Dakota · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Wilfreds Hill · viewpoint · North Dakota · ~31 km
  • Turtle Mountain · viewpoint · Municipality of Boissevain – Morton · ~34 km

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Museums near Killarney

13 museums within 100 km of Killarney. The closest is Ty Gwyn Gallery and Framing (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Killarney

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 154 km on the road.

  1. Start in Killarney
  2. 24 km Pelican Lake · lake, Rural Municipality of Prairie Lakes
  3. 66 km Lake James · lake, Municipality of Boissevain – Morton
  4. 7 km North American Game Warden Museum · museum, Rolette
  5. 2 km International Peace Garden · garden, North Dakota
  6. 21 km Lake Upsilon · lake, Rolette
  7. 34 km Back to Killarney

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From travellers near Killarney

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How to reach Killarney

    All places near Killarney by distance

    Within 15 km of Killarney

    • Hare Mountain · viewpoint · Municipality of Killarney-Turtle Mountain · ~2 km
    • Catfish Bay · beach · Municipality of Killarney-Turtle Mountain · ~3 km
    • Killarney Lake · lake · Municipality of Killarney-Turtle Mountain · ~3 km
    • Pancake Lake · lake · Municipality of Killarney-Turtle Mountain · ~14 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Killarney by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs108126Beaverstone Bay, Ontario, Canada (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2539Monument 723A (26 km)
    Churches2323Shamrock Billiards (1 km)
    Parks1415Emerald Memorial Park (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1214Hare Mountain (2 km)
    Museums1313Ty Gwyn Gallery and Framing (1 km)
    Beaches & coast912Catfish Bay (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Wakopa Wildlife Management Area (35 km)
    Other attractions11Carillon Bell Tower (44 km)
    Waterfalls01Power Smart Waterfall of Lights (98 km)

    Killarney: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Killarney?

    Pelican Lake (lake, about 24 km), Lake Upsilon (lake, about 34 km), International Peace Garden (garden, about 44 km), Lake James (lake, about 45 km), Ty Gwyn Gallery and Framing (museum, about 1 km), Shamrock Billiards (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Killarney?

    207 places on Spotwander: 108 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 14 parks, 12 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Killarney?

    Beaverstone Bay, Ontario, Canada, about 1 km by road; Killarney Lake (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Killarney?

    Monument 723A, about 26 km by road; Monument 723 (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Killarney?

    Shamrock Billiards, about 1 km by road; Killarney United Church (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Killarney?

    Start in Killarney, visit Pelican Lake, then Lake James, then North American Game Warden Museum, then International Peace Garden, then Lake Upsilon, and drive back — about 154 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Killarney?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Killarney

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Killarney’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Killarney on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.