Spring/Summer Northern Lure

As you venture north of the 53rd parallel, you’ll feel a rush of excitement like nowhere else. Beyond the thrill of discovery, you’ll encounter the rich tapestry of Indigenous culture and vibrant communities, including Flin Flon, The Pas, Snow Lake, Thompson and Churchill.

For those who crave the thrill of adventure, northern Manitoba is your playground. Here, you can delve into the vast wilderness, where every step unveils new wonders. Whether it’s embarking on a thrilling outdoor expedition or simply basking in the breathtaking landscapes, the North offers an escape from the ordinary. Here, the land carries the stories of its original and ongoing caretakers. As you journey through these lands, you’ll discover a profound connection to the land and the people. The communities in northern Manitoba are infused with the legends of the past and the boundless potential of the future.

Park Canada

Provincial Parks

Manitoba Parks vehicle permits must be displayed year-round in provincial parks. Permits are available online at manitobaelicensing.ca and at most park campground offices. Fishing and hunting licences are also available for purchase online. Check with Manitoba Parks for winter camping options in provincial parks.

Manitoba Parks Reservation Service 204-948-3333 1-888-482-2267 (toll-free) manitobaparks.com

National Parks Parks Canada recommends visitors use a licensed commercial operator when travelling to Wapusk National Park for safety reasons. Check operating hours and visitor information with Parks Canada before you visit York Factory National Historic Site or Prince of Wales Fort. Search online at pc.gc.ca.

Northern Manitoba

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Whether it’s the call of adventure that draws you in or the vast untouched wilderness waiting to be discovered, you’ll feel a rush of excitement when you explore northern Manitoba. Hear the rush of water as you paddle in pristine and sparkling lakes and waterways, feel your heart race when you summit the peak of a hike to view breathtaking landscapes and let the warmth of welcoming communities on the edge of nature envelope you. Embrace your adventurous side and plan a trip to northern Manitoba this summer.

Whatever your heart needs, Canada’s Heart is Calling.

BAKERS NARROWS LODGE

WEKUSKO FALLS

Summer in Manitoba is the perfect time to discover hidden gems like these icons of Manitoba’s North.

1. One of Manitoba’s most accessible and impressive waterfalls, Pisew Falls is located about 75 kilometres south of Thompson in a provincial park set amongst the pine, spruce and tamarack forest. You can hear the falls as soon as you exit your car in the parking lot; just follow your ear down a short boardwalk to two viewing platforms where you can take in the awesome site.

3. One of the best hikes in northern Manitoba is on Lake Iskwasum in the gorgeous Grass River Provincial Park, 60 kilometres from Cranberry Portage. The Karst Spring self-guiding trail is located at Iskwasum campground, and is a moderate 3.2-kilometre hike that takes you through lush greenery and dense forest to a wooden bridge over a powerful underwater spring that gushes out of a sedimentary rock cliff.

4. Flin Flon is a charming city built atop volcanic rocks on the Saskatchewan border. For the best views of the landscape, hike along Flinty’s Boardwalk

The 4.2-kilometre trek brings you around the perimeter of Ross Lake with spectacular views and interpretive signage that explains how the rock below was formed by underwater volcanoes that erupted millions of years ago.

5. Bakers Narrows Lodge is a great spot for fully immersing in nature, fishing and swimming for hours while surrounded by stunning views. Approximately a 20-kilometre drive from Flin Flon and overlooking Lake Athapapuskow, this lodge offers the best of both worlds: rustic stays in modernized accommodations.

Cultural experiences in Churchill are the perfect add-on for any summer trip. Try dog carting with Wapusk Adventures and learn about the connection between dog sledding and Métis culture with owner Dave Daley. Join Dene routes for a walking tour of Churchill while owner Florence Hamilton shares stories from her life and her Sayisi Dene heritage.

2. Nestled in northern Manitoba, about 600 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg, it can be easy to overlook Clearwater Lake Provincial Park near The Pas. Once you visit, you’ll have no problem understanding why it was voted as the best provincial park in the province. With its crystal-clear waters (you can see to depths of up to 30 ft) and tropical blue hue, it’s hard to resist the beauty of this spring-fed lake. Swim or paddle, hike the caves near Clearwater Lake or cast a line in a lake teeming with fish like lake trout and pike

6. Overlooking a marina, boreal forest and a breathtaking lake, Paint Lake Lodge lies within the Paint Lake Provincial Park. At Paint Lake Lodge, you can drive your vehicle right up to your secluded home-away-fromhome cabin that’s equipped with all the kitchen amenities you’ll need for your getaway. And if you don’t feel like cooking, the lodge’s restaurant is a good place to fuel up.

7. A recent addition in The Pas is the Grace Lake Boardwalk and Boreal Trail—a floating accessible boardwalk connects with a land-based trail though an old growth boreal forest for approximately 0.8 kilometres before exiting to the platform on Grace Lake.

8. Wekukso Falls Provincial Park is home to scenic beaches, hiking and fishing spots as well as stunning views from two suspension bridges over the Grass River rapids. In sight of the falls are walk-in tenting sites—these may be some of the most beautiful campsites in all of Manitoba. Wekusko Falls Lodge also offers cabin rentals for family fishing adventures.

9. Summer in Churchill welcomes thousands of beluga whales as they migrate to the Churchill and Seal River estuaries. Companies such as Sea North Tours and Custom Churchill Tours offer beluga viewing day tours by boat as well as kayaking or paddle boarding. Lazy Bear Expeditions offers multi-day, guided packages to experience belugas by a large passenger boat or by getting water level via Beluga AquaGliding™.

10. While October and November are considered peak polar bear season in Churchill, you can view these northern icons in summer, too. Lazy Bear Expeditions offers a boat tour up the Hudson Bay coast, which is your best chance to view bears along the rocks from the water. Churchill Wild offers summer polar bear viewings at two of their fly-in wilderness lodges.

FLINTY’S BOARDWALK

CHURCHILL

PAINT LAKE

KARST SPRING TRAIL

CHURCHILL