The Pas Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Manitoba, Canada
About The Pas
It is approximately 630 km (390 mi) northwest of the provincial capital, Winnipeg, and 40 km (25 mi) from the border of Saskatchewan. It is sometimes still called Paskoyac by locals after the first trading post, called Fort Paskoya and constructed during French colonial rule. 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 and lumber mill operated by Canadian Kraft Papers. The Pas contains one of the two main
Top Attractions in The Pas
Explore the best things to see and do in The Pas:
- ★Clearwater Lake Provincial Park
- ★Northern Manitoba Trappers' Festival
Where to Eat in The Pas
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Fat Boy Restaurant
- 🍴Good Thymes
Where to Stay in The Pas
- 🏨Andersen Inn and Suites
- 🏨The Pas Motel
- 🏨Wescana Inn
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