ciao ! travels 7 summer adventures we love
Manigotagan
Photography : Garrett Fache , Austin McKay - courtesy of Clear Lake Country
Let the lure of nature , beautiful scenery , serenity , and adrenaline pumping action inspire participation .
By Laurie Hughes
Adventures await in Manitoba and there are plenty of secluded sweet spots if you know where to look . From waterfalls , lakeshores and forests to remote waterways , sandy lands and rock fields , here are some stunning wilds worth exploring .
1 . Paddle the Manigotagan
A favourite for local paddlers , Manigotagan River is a premiere locale for canoeists and kayakers to be one with unspoiled nature less than 2 hours from Winnipeg ’ s city lights . From the launching point at Lake Quesnel to Wood Falls , 70 km of waterways offer serenity mixed with adrenaline pumping white water . Local expert and tour guide , Garrett Fache affirms it as “ Manitoba ’ s most accessible river that gives a great taste of what the province has to offer . It has it all , class one rapids connected by flatwater stretches , waterfalls , portages , wildlife sightings and picturesque sites for camping ”. In a single
Riding Mountain National Park day , it ’ s possible that eagles , moose , bear and scenic waterfall vistas may all be captured on camera . The bonus ? All this wild beauty is approachable . Well-marked and cleared trails provide nearly groomed portaging , and camp sites equipped with outhouses are atypical comforts to boreal forest .
Why Now :
Guided tours by Wild Loon Adventures offer 5-day all-inclusive trips that elevate the experience from start to finish . Beyond packing personal items , all equipment needed for the paddling and camping adventure - complete with skills instruction , naturalist tips , and wildlife education - is taken care of . And , because being outdoorsy works up an appetite , Garrett embraces backwoods gastronomy with gusto .
At the end of day , guests are treated to a thirst-quenching Nalgene shaken margarita .
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