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Gillam, Manitoba

Gillam is a town on the Nelson River in northern Manitoba, Canada. It is situated between Thompson and Churchill on the Hudson Bay Railway line.

Type Town

Why go

  • Town in Manitoba, Canada.
  • Served by Gillam Airport (YGX).

History

Gillam is a town on the Nelson River in northern Manitoba, Canada. It is situated between Thompson and Churchill on the Hudson Bay Railway line.

Restaurants & places to go

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-19:00; Fr 14:00-19:00; Sa 14:00-20:00; Su 12:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 119 Railway Avenue, Gillam, R0B 0L0 · kettleriverinn.com
Indoor

Airports

Gillam Airport (YGX) 0.7 km to the centre
Gillam, MB, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Thompson, Winnipeg (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Ilford Airport (ILF) 65 km to the centre
Ilford, MB, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Keeyask Airstrip 33 km to the centre
Gillam, MB, CA
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gillam Airport (YGX); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YGX has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Thompson, Winnipeg).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Gillam, Manitoba. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach