Fun Facts

Dauphin began as 2 villages in the late 1800s. One was called “Dogtown” due to the number of dogsleds that passed through; the other was Gartmore”.

How to Get to Dauphin

Car Rentals & Taxis

Once you’re here, there are several options available to move you around. Car Rental Mountainview Esso (204) 638-7874 Taxi Companies Dauphin Premier Taxi (204) 638-3315 Dauphin Handi Van (204) 638-8884...

Travel by Air

Dauphin can be reached twice daily each way on flights from Brandon or Winnipeg via Perimeter Airlines....

Travel by Bus

Dauphin can be reached by bus via Greyhound bus lines. Contact Greyhound directly for their current schedule....

Travel by Car

Dauphin sits at the junction of three major highways (Manitoba Highways #5, #10 and #20), and is easily accessible any month of the year. Winter storms can occur, however, making highway travel difficult, so check highway conditions before traveling.Distances to Dauphin: 312 km northwest of Winnipeg (203 miles) 167 km north of Brandon (104 miles) 360 km northeast of Regina (224 miles) 275 km north of the US border (170 miles)...

Travel by Train

Dauphin sits on VIA Rail’s popular Winnipeg to Churchill route and has convenient daytime arrival and departure times. We are also part of VIA Rail's Garden Route! Contact VIA Rail directly for their current schedule....

Where in the world is Dauphin?

Dauphin is a regional service centre located in the southwest portion of the province of Manitoba, situated between our provincial neighbours of Ontario and Saskatchewan. Geographically, we are nestled on the edge of Riding Mountain National Park with Duck Mountain Provincial Park across the valley, and flanked by two of the larger freshwater lakes in the world: Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipegosis....

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