From frolicking under cascading falls to wading the shallows , our 100,000 lakes provide a splashy refresh
By Sarah Ens
Rainbow Falls
Photography Courtesy Travel Manitoba , Salvador Maniquiz ( Matlock Beach )
Splash Zones
Romp the waterfalls , rapids and wading pools of Manitoba ’ s natural waterparks and historic landmarks .
RAINBOW FALLS Suited for hikers of all skill levels , a short , scenic walking trail leads from the White Lake campground to family-friendly Rainbow Falls , a waterfall that delivers deep-tissue massages to intrepid swimmers . Grab a tan on the rocks above the falls or , if the water is deep enough , jump into the frothy water . Note that swimming here is unsupervised , so be careful of the undertow .
PINE POINT RAPIDS A series of waterfalls reward trekkers of the more strenuous nine-kilometre Pine Point Rapids loop . When the current isn ’ t too strong , go with the flow , sliding from rocky Whiteshell terrain into the river at the base of the falls . Picnic spots with picturesque lookouts line the river trail .
PINAWA DAM PROVINCIAL HERITAGE PARK Manitoba ’ s first year-round hydroelectric dam makes for a fascinating swimming hole . Visitors can walk among the historic ruins of the Pinawa Dam Provincial Heritage Park then take a dip next to rocky outcroppings that meld into old cement structures . For extra adventure , inner tubes are available to rent from town , carrying water enthusiasts along the river right to the dam .
LITTLE LIMESTONE LAKE Little Limestone Lake offers some of the best swimming in the
province . The world ’ s largest marl ( calcium carbonate-rich ) lake , it ’ s worth the five-hour drive from Peg City . Warm weather turns the marl into calcite , creating crystals that give the lake its cerulean blue hue .
Little Limestone Lake
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