People passionate about nature

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

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Mantario Living

Mantario Living

Monday, August 5, 2024 to Friday, August 9, 2024

Let your week be filled with your favourite things - whether that be yoga on the dock, blueberry picking, or enjoying the sauna followed by a refreshing cold plunge in the lake. Pat and Val look forward to taking you hiking, canoeing and exploring the area or give you time to sit back and relax with a book on the deck or enjoy card and board games. There is something for everyone in this magical place and we look forward to sharing it with you. Open to adventurers young* and young at heart. 

*Families with children 8 years and older are welcome. Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For questions, please contact mantariosummerprogram@naturemanitoba.ca.

Trip Leaders 

Val Jowett is an avid gardener and birder who loves exploring the outdoors in any season. She also loves to cook! She has skied, hiked and paddled out to Mantario many times over the past 6 years. 

Pat Nowicki grew up exploring the Whiteshell and hasn’t stopped! He is an experienced paddler, snowshoer and a true outdoorsman who has been leading trips to Mantario for the last 10 years.

Aug 5 2024 to Aug 9 2024
 
Cycle on River Road from Larters to Selkirk Park

Cycle on River Road from Larters to Selkirk Park

Outdoor Activities: 

Event Date: 

August 7, 2024

Trip Rating: 

INTERMEDIATE

Contact / Registration: 

John Schulz -- register at johnschulz2@gmail.com

Location / Time: Meet at Red River Provincial Park (across from Larters at St Andrews Golf & Country Club, 30 River Road / provincial road 238). at 9:45 AM. Depart at 10:00.

Description: Cycle on the historic River River Heritage Parkway, just north of Winnipeg. There are many views of the Red River as the gently rolling road curves alongside the river.
After a brief stop at the River Road Provincial Heritage Park, we will stop at the picnic shelter at Lower Fort Garry for lunch, and then head north to Selkirk if the winds are favorable.
After looping through Selkirk Park, we will stop at Skinner's for ice cream on the way back.
Members of the group may skip the loop to Selkirk Park by returning from Lower Fort Garry (self lead).

Distance: ~45 km (4 to 5 hours). ~25 km to Lower Fort Garry and return.

Washrooms: There aren't any washrooms at the start/end location, but there are at Lower Fort Garry, Selkirk Park, and Skinner's.

Bring: A bagged lunch and your name tag.

Activity Type: 

Aug 7 2024