Local Government District of Mystery Lake district, Manitoba, Canada

Places to visit near Thompson

Thompson is a town in Local Government District of Mystery Lake district, Manitoba, Canada, home to about 12,467 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 churches and 3 waterfalls. The closest is United Church of Canada-St John's (1 km).

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Thompson, Manitoba
Thompson, Local Government District of Mystery Lake district, Manitoba, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Thompson at a glance

Location
Local Government District of Mystery Lake district, Manitoba, Canada
Population
about 12,467
Coordinates
55.7435° N, 97.8558° W
Places within 50 km
74
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Thompson

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Thompson: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Thompson

168 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Thompson. The closest is Paint Lake Provincial Park (2 km); the best-known is Mystery Lake (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Mystery Lake · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~20 km
  • Paint Lake Provincial Park · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~2 km
  • Thompson Lake · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~3 km
  • Owl Lake · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~12 km
  • Birch Tree Lake · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~13 km
  • Age Lake · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~41 km

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Thompson

34 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Thompson. The closest is Mowat Island (24 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Mowat Island · river spot · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~24 km
  • Upper Kepuche Rapids · river spot · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~32 km
  • Garand Island · river spot · Unorganized Division No. 22 · ~37 km
  • Kippen Island · river spot · Unorganized Division No. 22 · ~41 km
  • Côté Island · river spot · Unorganized Division No. 22 · ~43 km
  • Kyle Island · river spot · Unorganized Division No. 22 · ~44 km

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Churches near Thompson

15 churches within 100 km of Thompson. The closest is United Church of Canada-St John's (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Thompson

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Thompson. The closest is Manasan Falls (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Thompson

6 parks within 100 km of Thompson. The closest is Juniper Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Juniper Park · park · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~1 km
  • Eastwood Park · park · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~1 km
  • Rotary Park · park · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~1 km
  • Southwood Park · park · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~1 km
  • Thompson Skate Park · park · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~2 km
  • Ferrel Park · park · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~2 km

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Forts & heritage near Thompson

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Thompson. The closest is Sea Plane (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Thompson

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 148 km on the road.

  1. Start in Thompson
  2. 8 km Manasan Falls · waterfall, Local Government District of Mystery Lake
  3. 22 km Kepuche Falls · waterfall, Local Government District of Mystery Lake
  4. 5 km Jackpine Falls · waterfall, Local Government District of Mystery Lake
  5. 72 km Age Lake · lake, Local Government District of Mystery Lake
  6. 21 km Mystery Lake · lake, Local Government District of Mystery Lake
  7. 20 km Back to Thompson

Plan a longer trip from Thompson — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Thompson

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How to reach Thompson

    All places near Thompson by distance

    Within 15 km of Thompson

    • Thompson Skate Park · park · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~2 km
    • Paint Lake Provincial Park · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~2 km
    • Ferrel Park · park · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~2 km
    • Thompson Lake · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~3 km
    • Owl Lake · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~12 km
    • Birch Tree Lake · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~13 km
    • King Miner Statue · fort · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~3 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Kepuche Falls · waterfall · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~30 km
    • Jackpine Falls · waterfall · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~34 km
    • Age Lake · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~41 km
    • Moak Lake · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~18 km
    • Noble Lake · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~19 km
    • Bailey Lake · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~19 km
    • Barkman Lake · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~21 km
    • Apussigamasi Lake · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~24 km
    • Mowat Island · river spot · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~24 km
    • Ospwagan Lake · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~26 km
    • Nichols Lake · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~28 km
    • Gostling Lake · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~29 km
    • Jock Lake · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~29 km
    • Niven Point · beach · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~30 km
    • Hunter Lake · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~30 km
    • Upper Kepuche Rapids · river spot · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~32 km
    • Moak Lake · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~34 km
    • Burr Lake · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~36 km
    • Garand Island · river spot · Unorganized Division No. 22 · ~37 km
    • Paint Lake Lodge · lake · Unorganized Division No. 22 · ~37 km
    • Paint Lake Provincial Park · lake · Unorganized Division No. 22 · ~38 km
    • Paint Lake Public Beach · beach · Unorganized Division No. 22 · ~38 km
    • Paint Lake Provincial Recreation Park · lake · Unorganized Division No. 22 · ~38 km
    • Liz Lake · lake · Unorganized Division No. 22 · ~39 km
    • Isbister Lake · lake · Unorganized Division No. 22 · ~40 km
    • Bunn Lake · lake · Unorganized Division No. 22 · ~41 km
    • Opegano Lake · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~41 km
    • Kippen Island · river spot · Unorganized Division No. 22 · ~41 km
    • McKillop Lake · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~42 km
    • Côté Island · river spot · Unorganized Division No. 22 · ~43 km
    • Kyle Island · river spot · Unorganized Division No. 22 · ~44 km
    • Hopkins Island · river spot · Unorganized Division No. 22 · ~45 km
    • Strong Lake · lake · Local Government District of Mystery Lake · ~46 km
    • Harrop Island · river spot · Unorganized Division No. 22 · ~46 km
    • Paynter Lake · lake · Unorganized Division No. 22 · ~47 km
    • Harry Adams Island · river spot · Unorganized Division No. 22 · ~47 km
    • Thornber Island · river spot · Unorganized Division No. 22 · ~47 km
    • Gibbs Island · river spot · Unorganized Division No. 22 · ~47 km
    • Nipeemakun Lake · lake · Unorganized Division No. 22 · ~48 km
    • George Johnston Lake · lake · Unorganized Division No. 22 · ~48 km

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Thompson by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33168Paint Lake Provincial Park (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1134Mowat Island (24 km)
    Churches1315United Church of Canada-St John's (1 km)
    Waterfalls311Manasan Falls (8 km)
    Parks66Juniper Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage34Sea Plane (1 km)
    Beaches & coast22Niven Point (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Local H.P. (397) (66 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Zubaidah Tallab Masjid (1 km)
    Museums11Heritage North Museum (1 km)
    Temples11Sikh Society of Thompson (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Sasagiu Rapids Provincial Park (96 km)

    Thompson: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Thompson?

    Manasan Falls (waterfall, about 8 km), Mystery Lake (lake, about 20 km), United Church of Canada-St John's (church, about 1 km), St Lawrence Roman Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), St James The Apostle Anglican Church (church, about 1 km), St Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 churches, 3 waterfalls, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Thompson?

    Paint Lake Provincial Park, about 2 km by road; Thompson Lake (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Thompson?

    Mowat Island, about 24 km by road; Upper Kepuche Rapids (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Thompson?

    United Church of Canada-St John's, about 1 km by road; St Lawrence Roman Catholic Church (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Thompson?

    Start in Thompson, visit Manasan Falls, then Kepuche Falls, then Jackpine Falls, then Age Lake, then Mystery Lake, and drive back — about 148 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Thompson?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Thompson

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