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Outdoor Activities
Nature Manitoba conducts a variety of outdoor activities throughout the year. Our activities include canoeing, hiking, cycling, snowshoeing, camping, cross-country skiing, and other outdoor recreational pursuits. All Outdoor Activities are free for members, with the exception of any cabin/park fees if applicable. Non-members may attend a trip or two at no cost, in order explore the option of membership. Note that a trip's difficulty is rated using the following Trip Rating Guidelines.
We are always in need of more volunteers to lead outdoor trips, please contact our office if you are interested. Trip leaders must complete and submit a Trip Leader Package (pdf).
Updates to the trip listings are available via e-mail. To receive these updates or to submit information for the list, please send a note to this address.
Scroll down for current trip listings, or click on the following trip categories. If you are a member, please contact the trip leader directly with any questions, as listed below, otherwise please contact our office.
General Outdoor Activities
Explore Seagram Lake in Nopiming Provincial Park
August 28-29
Join Les McCann for some swimming, hiking, fishing and campfire discussions are potentials to add to the gifts that come from taking the effort to indulge in Nature. These are smaller lakes so offer an element of safety for the less experienced. This is also wild country where one will be in environs of many boreal creatures including the elusive woodland caribou. To registere email lmcann2001@mts.net or call 895-8108.
Black River Canoe Trip
September 3 to 10
Join Leigh Cullen on his annual Black River Canoe Trip. Wildlife, wild berries, wild mushrooms, with the possibility of pickerel and pike caught for dinner. Call Leigh Cullen at 878-3578 to register. [Rate 5]
Transcona Hike
Saturday, September 18
Hike the Bio-Reserve and Cordite Trail among other possibilities for a fall outing in the Transcona area. Call Jim or Val at 663-9423 or email at jcbromley@mts.net [Rate 2]
Hike to Grey Owl’s Cabin
September 24 to 26
With the Wasagaming townsite as our base we will explore some of the trails in Riding Mountain National Park. Accommodations can be made at either the campground or one of the many comfortable lodges in town. Two documentaries on the life of Grey Owl can be viewed either at a group
campfire on Friday or a group supper on Saturday. The plan is for an 18km
hike to Grey Owl’s cabin on Saturday. The group will decide on any other trails based on weather and energy levels. One possibility is viewing the spectacular fall colours on the Gorge Creek Trail. Contact Sean Worden at 781-0796 or srworden@mts.net [Rate 2-3]
Trans-Canada Trail near Carman
Saturday, October 2
Join Brian Burrows and Dianne Chatwin as they welcome you to their place for some country hospitality. A hike on the Trans-Canada trail near their property will be done, and possibly a hayride. A fall supper on the way home could be included if people are interested. To register call Al Louer at 235-1790 or email alainlouer@hotmail.com [Rate 2]
Mantario hiking trip
October 2 to 3
Join Eric Van Uytven on an overnight in-and-out backpacking trip on the south Mantario trail to Marion Lake. This is a great trip for those new to multi-day backpacking and wanting to build experience. Email eric.vanuytven@gmail.com or call (204) 951-3685 to sign up. [Rate 2]
Assiniboine River Paddle
Sunday, October 3
Join Marcel Lacroix for a leisurely paddle down the Assiniboine while viewing wildlife and the lovely autumn colours. The day long paddle will begin west of Saint François Xavier and end at Beaudry Park. To register contact Marcel at 231-8533 or marcel_lacroix@hotmail.com [Rate 2]
Annual Mantario Thanksgiving Canoe Trip
October 8 to 11
Enjoy Thanksgiving weekend from Friday to Monday in the shelter of Nature
Manitoba’s Mantario Cabin, and in the company of fellow outdoor enthusiasts. For more information and to register, call the Nature Manitoba office at 943-9029 or email naturemanitoba@mts.net [Rate 5]
IMPORTANT: Please register prior to
September 24. Previous trips are at www.wilds.mb.ca/mantario0710. If the trip is full (10 paddlers) or if you are not fully committed to going, your name can be put on a cancellation list. VERY IMPORTANT: Participants must be prepared for cold weather paddling, overnight lows below freezing, and a high probability of precipitation.
Outdoor GPS Clinic
Saturday, October 16
Thinking about getting a GPS or wondering how to use one? Spend the
day with Charles Burchill and learn about hand held GPS receivers for hiking and exploring, setting waypoints, creating and following routes, working with map and compass, along with a little geocaching. This workshop will be held outdoors at Assiniboine Park. If you have your own
GPS receiver, let Charles know the make and model when you contact him.
Call Charles at 453-5374 ahead of time regarding exact time and place. [Rate 1]
Hike the Epinette Creek Trail
Sunday, October 17
Hike the Epinette Creek Trail in Spruce Woods Provincial Park and enjoy all the beautiful fall colours with Ray Burns. Possibility of a fall supper on the way home. Contact Ray at 582-1302. [Rate 2-3]
Sturgeon Creek hike
Sunday, October 24
Enjoy a fall hike with Bryon Burvill in the Sturgeon Creek area in Winnipeg.
To register call 233-7904 or email josyburv@shaw.ca [Rate 2]
Victoria Beach Cabin Weekend
October 29 to 31
Join Al Louer and Cindy Chudley either for the weekend or just Saturday at the Victoria Beach Cabin. A hike will be organized on one of the trails in the area. Contact Al or Cindy at 235-1790 or email cin7cin7@hotmail.com [Rate 1]
Mantario Cabin Canoe Trip
October 29 to November 2
The theme is - winter firewood collection, snow flurries, and a warm dry cabin. Phone Leigh Cullen at 878-3578. [Rate 5]
Fall Supper at Headingly United Church and Beaudry Park Hike
Sunday, November 7
Work up an appetite, and see what autumn sights are present while doing some of the Beaudry Park Trail system. Registration and $10 payment due by October 22. Contact Les McCann at 895-8108 or lmccann2001@yahoo.com, or send payment to the Nature Manitoba office. [Rate 1]
For more information on our trips,
contact the Nature Manitoba office at (204) 943-9029
Bird Outings
Annual Fall Hawk Watch.
Saturday, September 11
Although several groups for this outing have already been formed, it may be possible to join a party
or organize your own group. Call Rudolf Koes at 661-0763 to register your group or for more info.
St. Ambroise/Delta
Saturday, September 25
This is an excellent time to visit the Lake Manitoba beaches. With luck we
may turn up a rarity or two, including tardy warblers and other passerines.
Contact Garry Budyk at 667-1062.
Whitewater Lake
Saturday, October 9
An all-day trip to Whitewater Lake should
produce numerous waterfowl, possibly lingering waders such as egrets and ibis, and shorebirds, plus a surprise or two. Leader T.B.A. Contact Nature Manitoba office at 943-9029 for info.
Oak Hammock Marsh
Saturday, October 23
This half-day outing will start at 8 a.m. at the main parking lot. Late October
is a good time to observe waterfowl,
raptors and possibly late shorebirds.
Leader T.B.A. Contact Nature Manitoba office at 943-9029 for info.
Easy Riders Cycling
Tuesday Evening Cycling
All cycling trips are rated Level 1. Unless otherwise noted, please show up at designated meeting
place to register.
Sept. 7 @ 7:00pm
Cycle from Legislative Buildings
Sept. 14 @ 6:30pm
Cycle from St.Vital Park (near Duck
Pond parking lot) to King’s Park
Sept. 21 @ 6:30 pm
Cycle from Polo Park (Sears South side
parking lot) on the new West end trails
Sept. 28 @ 6:30 pm
Cycle from St. Vital Mall – Park at
The Bay West side entrance
Last scheduled ride for this
year – see you next year!
Grey Hares
(Wednesdays)
September 1
Mystery hiking trip.
Julia Schoen at 269-8004. [Rate 2]
September 15
Day Hike or Cycle – The date is open if
you would like to volunteer to lead a trip.
If interested, call John Gray at
269-1765 to notify the Grey Hares.
September 22
Cycle trip exploring Winnipeg.
Doris Orchyk at 837-6166. [Rate 3]
October 6
Hike N.E. Pioneer Winnipeg
Bryon Burvill at 233-7904. [Rate 2]
October 13
Cycle Transcona.
Jim Bromley at 663-9423. [Rate 2-3]
October 20
Fall hike and photo tour of the Whiteshell.
Al Ross at 853-2047. [Rate 1]
October 20
Cycle River Road.
Charles Begley at 233-8395. [Rate 2]
October 27
Hike Seine River and area.
Roger Turenne at 237-5947. [Rate 1]
November 3
Hike from Assiniboine Forest to Fort Whyte.
Marilyn Hearn at 895-4659. [Rate 2-3]
