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Manitoba's North is a paradise for those who are looking for "Canadian solitude" and want to avoid the crowd of tourists. Isolated wilderness shapes the scenery. With its huge areas of boreal forest as well as countless lakes and rivers, the landscape merges in to the subpolar tundra. Motorhome travellers will find scenic campsites in provincial parks, but rental car tours should be planned in advance, due to the limited choice of accommodations. A definite highlight of northern Manitoba is a night or two in a remote fly-in lodge that can only be reached by floatplane. At Gangler's Sub-Arctic Adventures, you experience a unique Canadian fly-in wilderness experience exploring the topography and heritage of the North Seal wilderness. Time your visit right and you'll be treated to a magnificent display of the northern lights at night. ganglersadventures.com Crystal blue water as far as the eye can see—anyone who loves this hue, will love Clearwater Lake! It is located northeast of The Pas in Clearwater Lake Provincial Park. As the name suggests, the lake's water is extremely clear—it's said to be one of the clearest lakes in the world! A hike along Flinty's Boardwalk and Trail offers a phenomenal view of the city of Flin Flon on Manitoba's border with Saskatchewan. Over four kilometres of trail takes you to the top of the volcanic rocks that surround Ross Lake. Little Limestone Lake is three hours north on Highway 6 on the traditional territory of Mosakahiken Cree Nation. This impressive lake is the world's largest and most picturesque colour-changing marl lake. If you plan to stop at this provincially protected area, please remember that there are limited services and amenities and overnight camping is prohibited. About two hours northeast along Highway 6 is the pristine boreal wilderness of Pisew Falls Provincial Park. You can hear the falls as soon as you exit your car in the parking lot; just follow your ear down a short trail to two viewing platforms. Pisew, which means lynx in Cree, is where the Grass River drops 13 metres, switches directions and plunges through a gorge. For the experienced hiker, the 22-kilometre (return) Pisew-Kwasitchewan Northern Manitoba TRAVELMANITOBA .COM 17 C L E ARWATE R P ROVI N C IAL PAR K G AN G L E R ' S N O RTH S E AL R IVE R LO D G E