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General Trips

Whitemouth Hike south of Transcanada Hwy

August 12, 2023
General Trips / NOVICE

Hike on the trails along the Whitemouth River south of Highway 1 close to Hadashville . Hike will be followed by a potluck and BBQ.

Please bring appropriate clothing , footwear , hat, sunscreen , water and a light lunch . 

Meeting place will be at Red River Coop foodstore parking lot at Fermor Ave in Southdale Area at 9 am . 

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

To register please call Roger at 204-451-1219

Equinox Acoustic Walk

September 23, 2023
General Trips / NOVICE

Join a 90-minute soundwalk along the Omand's Creek Greenway Trail in Winnipeg and experience the sounds of the natural and urban environments. Participants will walk without talking, except for introductions at beginning and debrief at end. Meet at corner of Wolseley Avenue and Raglan Road at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23.

Contact / Registration: 

Contact Karen Mackintosh at karenmichellemackintosh@yahoo.com or 204-806-5740 to register.

Seine River hike in North St Boniface.

March 2, 2024
General Trips / NOVICE

Hike in Whiittier Park and along Seine River ( possibly on Seine River if conditions allow it ) . Meet at St Joseph Street close to Fort Gibraltar at 10 am . Bring water , Dress for winter and wear appropriate footwear . 

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

To register please call Roger at 204-451-1219

Spring Soundwalk

April 20, 2024
General Trips / NOVICE

Join a 90-minute soundwalk around the Assiniboine River in Winnipeg. Participants will walk, stop and listen to the sounds of spring, including returning migratory birds. Meet at William Marshall Park/Dominion Park at the south end of Dominion Street in Wolseley at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 20.

Contact / Registration: 

Karen Mackintosh at karenmichellemackintosh@yahoo.com or 204-806-5740 to register.

Centennial Trail Hike

May 26, 2024
General Trips / INTERMEDIATE

Hike the east end of the Centennial Trail beginning at McGillivray Falls in Whiteshell Provinicial Park, about 4 hours hike duration with a lunch break.  Much of this route is on glacier-rounded granite bedrock.  [intermediate]
Wear appropriate clothing and footwear; bring water and lunch.

Contact / Registration: 

Trip Leader: Gord Austin - please email gord.austin1@gmail.com to register.

Pembina Valley Provincial Park Hike

June 23, 2024
General Trips / INTERMEDIATE

Hike trails with beautiful vistas in Pembina Valley Provincial Park, about 8km [intermediate].  Scenic drive there and back.
Wear appropriate clothing and footwear; bring water and lunch.
Departure Location & Time:  A & W at southwest corner of McGillivray & Kenaston at 8:45am

Contact / Registration: 

Trip Leader: Gord Austin - please email gord.austin1@gmail.com to register.

Hike Stephenfield Provincial Park

July 13, 2024
General Trips / NOVICE

Location / Time:  Meet at Petro Canada Gas Station at McGillivray Road & the Perimeter Highway for a  9:30 AM departure.

Description:  Hike the scenic woodland and lakeside trails of Stephenfield Provincial Park.  Afterwards – option to hike the Boyne River Trail in Carman.

Contact / Registration: 

 David Spector – Register at davidspector@shaw.ca

Hike the Lakeside Trails on Hecla Island Provincial Park

July 27, 2024
General Trips / NOVICE

Location / Time:  Meet in McDonald’s at Leila & McPhillips for a 9:15 AM departure.

Description:  Walk the interpretive trail through Hecla Village.  Hike the scenic lakeside trails to a lighthouse and lookouts.

Total Distance:  About 8 KM

Bring:  Lunch, snacks and sufficient water.  After the hike enjoy dinner at the Lakeview Hecla Resort.

Contact / Registration: 

David Spector – Register at davidspector@shaw.ca

Whitemouth River Hike south of Hadashville

September 28, 2024
General Trips / NOVICE

Join Roger for hike on trails along the Whitemouth River south of Transcanada Highway near Hadashville.

Meet at 9 am at parking lot beside McDonald's and Coop Foodstore on Fermor Ave and Lakewood Boulevard in Southdale part of Winnipeg .

Dress for the weather with proper footwear . Bring water and a lunch . 

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

To register please call Roger at 204-451-1219

Pine Points Rapids Hike in Whiteshell Provincial Park

October 12, 2024
General Trips / NOVICE

Join Roger for hike to the pretty Pine Point Rapids area of Whiteshell Provincial Park .

Wear clothing for the weather including a hat or tuque and appropriate footwear . Bring water and lunch . 

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

To register please call Roger at 204-451-1219.

Grand Beach -Ancient Beaches Hike

October 27, 2024
General Trips / NOVICE

Join Roger for hike at Grand Beach Provincial Park and area.

Please dress appropriately for the weather including hat and proper footwear . Bring water and lunch .

Meet at 9 am at McDonald's and COOP Foodstore parking lot off Fermor Ave and Lakewood Blvd in Southdale part of Winnipeg .

Carpooling will be arranged and driver should have valid provincial park pass. 

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

To register please call Roger at 204-451-1219.

McGillivray Falls Trail in Whiteshell Provincial Park

November 9, 2024
General Trips / INTERMEDIATE

Join Roger for hike at McGillivray Falls in Whiteshell  Provincial Park and area.

Please dress appropriately for the weather including hat and proper footwear . Bring water and lunch .

Meet at 9 am at McDonald's and COOP Foodstore parking lot off Fermor Ave and Lakewood Blvd in Southdale part of Winnipeg .

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

To register call Roger at 204-451-1219

Mantario Ski Trip

January 31, 2025 to February 3, 2025
General Trips / ADVANCED

Join a group ski trip in the Mantario Wilderness of the Whiteshell Provincial Park. Trip departs Friday morning and returns Monday evening (3 nights at the cabin). Your group will ski over 6 lakes, a distance of about 20km on ungroomed trails to get to the Mantario Cabin. This trip is for those with some backcountry experience and comfortable on cross-country skis.

Contact / Registration: 

Trip Leader: Christine Mazur: mazur.christine@gmail.comQuestions: mantario@naturemanitoba.ca

Mantario Ski Trip

March 22, 2025 to March 24, 2025
General Trips / ADVANCED

Join a group ski trip in the Mantario Wilderness of the Whiteshell Provincial Park. Trip departs Saturday morning and returns Monday evening (2 nights at the cabin). Your group will ski over 6 lakes, a distance of about 20km on ungroomed trails to get to the Mantario Cabin. This trip is for those with some backcountry experience and comfortable on cross-country skis.

Contact / Registration: 

Katrina Froese - mantario@naturemanitoba.ca

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