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a series of rapids. Two suspension bridges cross the cascades at different points and offer photographers the perfect perspective. There is a small walk-in tent campsite near the waterfall, which is one of the most beautiful in Manitoba! The river continues to flow through Setting Lake and the Sasagiu Rapids before reaching Manitoba's most famous, and highest, waterfalls, Pisew and Kwasitchewan Falls. Avid outdoors enthusiasts can embark on the 22-kilometre round-trip hiking trail that connects the two waterfalls. You can also simply enjoy the great view of Pisew Falls from the accessible lookout point near the parking lot. hike is considered one of Manitoba's most challenging backcountry trails. Camping is allowed at designated sites, so plan to overnight when you reach the incredible peak of Kwasitchewan Falls, the highest in Manitoba. A giant wolf keeps watch over the northern city of Thompson, known as the gateway to Manitoba's North. The 10-storey wolf mural is part of Spirit Way Trail, a two-kilometre self-guided trail with 16 points of interest that focus on Thompson's heritage, art, industry, geology and landscape. Visit the Heritage North Museum to discover the heart of Thompson's identity. You will learn about the area's Indigenous history and wildlife and gain a better understanding of how this mining town came to be. Outside of Thompson, plan a stop in Paint Lake Provincial Park, where the largest marina in Manitoba is at the park's heart. Paint Lake Lodge offers all-season cabin rentals and one of the tastiest kitchens in the north. Paint Lake campground has plenty of overnight sites, including yurts with lovely lake views. A dazzling stop along the way north is the Caribbean-esque atmosphere of Steep Rock on the eastern shore of Lake Manitoba. Here the water is turquoise blue, the beaches are covered with fine sand and a backdrop of limestone cliffs punctuates the landscape. Steep Rock Beach Campground also offers access to a lovely beach for daytrippers. Abundant Lakes and Waterways Manitoba was once the centre of the fur trade. The region's waterways made it easy to transport goods between north and south and east and west. Today, these waterways, including four Canadian Heritage Rivers that are important to Canada's history, offer excellent opportunities for paddling and attract canoeists and kayakers from around the world. Experienced paddlers appreciate the appeal of the rivers in northern Manitoba, including the Hayes and Grass Rivers which, like the Seal River, flow into the Hudson Bay. In Manitoba's forested North, the Grass River winds through the wild landscape. At Wekusko Falls, the river rushes through 18 TRAVEL PLANNER PAI NT L AKE LO D G E P I S EW FAL L S P ROVI N C IAL PAR K

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