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The Pas

Manitoba, Canada · North America

About The Pas

The Pas sits on the route: 2 hours from Creighton.

The Pas is a town located in Manitoba, Canada. With a population of 5,513, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, The Pas sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Winnipeg time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add The Pas to your route.

About The Pas

The Pas ( PAH; French: Le Pas) is a town in Manitoba, Canada, at the confluence of the Pasquia River and the Saskatchewan River and surrounded by the unorganized Northern Region of the province. It is approximately 520 kilometres (320 mi) northwest of the provincial capital, Winnipeg, and 35 kilometres (22 mi) from

Read more the border of Saskatchewan. It is sometimes still called Paskoyac by locals after the first trading post, called Fort Paskoya, constructed in the 1740s by French and Canadian traders. The Pasquia River begins in the Pasquia Hills in east central Saskatchewan. The French in 1795 knew the river as Basquiau. Known as "The Gateway to the North", The Pas is a multi-industry northern Manitoba town serving the surrounding region. The main components of the region's economy are agriculture, forestry, commercial fishing, tourism, transportation, and services (especially health and education). The main employer is a paper mill operated by Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Ltd. The Pas contains one of the two main campuses of the University College of the North. Across the river on the neighbouring Opaskwayak Cree Nation, the Otineka Mall serves as the area's principal enclosed shopping centre. The Pas is bordered by the Rural Municipality of Kelsey, as well as part of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation.

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Where is The Pas located?

The Pas is located in Manitoba, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 53.8216 latitude, -101.2449 longitude.

What is the population of The Pas?

The Pas has a population of approximately 5,513 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
5,513
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
Manitoba
Timezone
America/Winnipeg
Coordinates
53.8216, -101.2449

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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