Winnipeg River & Pinawa
The area around Winnipeg River is a hub
for outdoor reaction in all seasons because
of the public waterfront and extensive
network of trails near the town of Pinawa.
Visit Old Pinawa Dam Provincial Heritage
Park. This was Manitoba's first hydroelectric
generating station, providing power to
a burgeoning Winnipeg in the early 1900s.
A self-guided walk takes visitors around
the concrete monolith to learn its
engineering history. Kayak, canoe, or
tube down the Pinawa Channel, a popular
summer activity. Plan to spend three
hours navigating the lazy river as it gently
pulls you downstream from the launch
near the golf course to the suspension
bridge. Visitors can book a tour time and
equipment with companies Float and
Paddle or Pinawa Unplugged Eco-Tours.
Book an overnight stay on the
picturesque river with Voyageur Houseboats
– a Métis-owned and operated unique
accommodation experience set against
the backdrop of the Canadian shield.
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