Municipality of Glenboro – South Cypress district, Manitoba, Canada

Places to visit near Shilo

Shilo is a town in Municipality of Glenboro – South Cypress district, Manitoba, Canada, home to about 1,419 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit — 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 parks. The must-see places are Camp Hughes (12 km), Souris-Assiniboine Posts (29 km) and Lake Wahtopanah (60 km).

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Shilo at a glance

Location
Municipality of Glenboro – South Cypress district, Manitoba, Canada
Population
about 1,419
Coordinates
49.8051° N, 99.6317° W
Places within 50 km
136 (2 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 cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Shilo

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

More places near Shilo

  • Sugar OP · viewpoint · Municipality of Glenboro – South Cypress · ~7 km
  • Lonnie's Lookout · viewpoint · Municipality of Glenboro – South Cypress · ~7 km
  • Sewell Lake · lake · Municipality of North Cypress-Langford · ~7 km
  • Wigle Springs · attraction · Rural Municipality of Cornwallis · ~9 km
  • Country Charm Gardens · sanctuary · Rural Municipality of Cornwallis · ~9 km
  • Rice Lake · lake · Municipality of Glenboro – South Cypress · ~9 km
  • Reserve OP · viewpoint · Municipality of Glenboro – South Cypress · ~11 km
  • Douglas Marsh Protected Area · sanctuary · Municipality of Glenboro – South Cypress · ~12 km
  • Adams Flats · beach · Municipality of Glenboro – South Cypress · ~38 km
  • Heavy Op · viewpoint · Municipality of Glenboro – South Cypress · ~13 km
  • Criddle/Vane Homestead Provincial Park · museum · Municipality of Glenboro – South Cypress · ~14 km
  • Mason Op · viewpoint · Municipality of Glenboro – South Cypress · ~14 km

Things to see near Shilo, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Shilo

66 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Shilo. The closest is Sewell Lake (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Sewell Lake · lake · Municipality of North Cypress-Langford · ~7 km
  • Rice Lake · lake · Municipality of Glenboro – South Cypress · ~9 km
  • Lake Wahtopanah · lake · Riverdale Municipality · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Minnedosa Beach · lake · Rural Municipality of Minto - Odanah · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Pelican Lake · lake · Rural Municipality of Prairie Lakes · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Antons Lake · lake · Rural Municipality of Minto - Odanah · ~69 km · Must-see

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Churches near Shilo

57 churches within 100 km of Shilo. The closest is T99 Saint Barbara's Chapel (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Shilo

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Shilo. The closest is Former Jump Tower (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Former Jump Tower · viewpoint · Municipality of Glenboro – South Cypress · ~1 km
  • Sugar OP · viewpoint · Municipality of Glenboro – South Cypress · ~7 km
  • Lonnie's Lookout · viewpoint · Municipality of Glenboro – South Cypress · ~7 km
  • Reserve OP · viewpoint · Municipality of Glenboro – South Cypress · ~11 km
  • Heavy Op · viewpoint · Municipality of Glenboro – South Cypress · ~13 km
  • Mason Op · viewpoint · Municipality of Glenboro – South Cypress · ~14 km

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Parks near Shilo

20 parks within 100 km of Shilo. The closest is Treesbank Fairgrounds (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Shilo

17 museums within 100 km of Shilo. The closest is Royal Canadian Artillery Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Shilo

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Shilo. The closest is Canoe River Memorial (1 km); the best-known is Camp Hughes (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Shilo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 122 km on the road.

  1. Start in Shilo
  2. 12 km Camp Hughes · heritage site, Municipality of North Cypress-Langford
  3. 36 km Canadian Pacific Railway Station · heritage site, Brandon
  4. 1 km McKenzie Building · heritage site, Brandon
  5. 3 km Dome Building · heritage site, Brandon
  6. 41 km Souris-Assiniboine Posts · heritage site, Municipality of Oakland – Wawanesa
  7. 29 km Back to Shilo

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From travellers near Shilo

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How to reach Shilo

    All places near Shilo by distance

    Within 15 km of Shilo

    • War Memotial · fort · Rural Municipality of Elton · ~14 km
    • Love Op · viewpoint · Municipality of Glenboro – South Cypress · ~15 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Shilo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1966Sewell Lake (7 km)
    Churches4157T99 Saint Barbara's Chapel (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1826Former Jump Tower (1 km)
    Parks1820Treesbank Fairgrounds (24 km)
    Museums1117Royal Canadian Artillery Museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1013Canoe River Memorial (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1013Country Charm Gardens (9 km)
    Beaches & coast28Adams Flats (38 km)
    Other attractions57Wigle Springs (9 km)
    Waterfalls11Power Smart Waterfall of Lights (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Big Island (50 km)

    Shilo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Shilo?

    Camp Hughes (heritage site, about 12 km), Souris-Assiniboine Posts (heritage site, about 29 km), Royal Canadian Artillery Museum (museum, about 1 km), RCA Museum (museum, about 1 km), Canoe River Memorial (monument, about 1 km), T99 Saint Barbara's Chapel (church, about 1 km).

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

    136 places on Spotwander: 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 parks, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Shilo?

    Sewell Lake, about 7 km by road; Rice Lake (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Shilo?

    T99 Saint Barbara's Chapel, about 1 km by road; Our Lady of Shilo Chapel (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Shilo?

    Former Jump Tower, about 1 km by road; Sugar OP (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Shilo?

    Start in Shilo, visit Camp Hughes, then Canadian Pacific Railway Station, then McKenzie Building, then Dome Building, then Souris-Assiniboine Posts, and drive back — about 122 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Shilo?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Shilo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Shilo’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.