Issue link: http://publications.winnipegfreepress.com/i/55101
Credit: Nancy Bremner EASTERN NOPIMING PROVINCIAL PARK Named from an Anishinabe word meaning "entrance to the wilderness." The park features towering granite outcrops, stands of black spruce and more than 700 lakes, several of them with fly or drive-in fishing lodges and outcamps. Its wildlife includes woodland caribou in season (seldom seen this far south). Campgrounds can be found at Beresford, Bird, Black lakes and Tulabi Falls. p: 204-945-6784 toll free: 1-800-214-6497 e: nrinfo@gov.mb.ca w: www.manitobaparks.com PINAWA This resort-like community offers adventure for every season; hike, bike or golf in summer. Ski the scenic cross-country trails in winter or access the network of snowmobile trails that connect with the Can-Am Trail. Imagine yourself in a place, then discover the secret in Pinawa. At the Pinawa Dam Provincial Park, the Pinawa Generating Station was Manitoba's first year-round hydro generating plant and marked the beginning of hydroelectric development on the Winnipeg River. The 193 ha park lies in the heart of "Cottage Country" on the Pinawa Channel/Winnipeg River system, on the edge of the Canadian Shield. The townsite of Old Pinawa is approximately 1.5 hours drive from Winnipeg. "The Friends of Old Pinawa", a volunteer organization, have made the park more attractive and help promote tourism in the area. location: 8 km north of Pinawa toll free: 1-800-806-0412 w: www.pinawa.com For a breathtaking stop, visit the 50 m/650 ft Pinawa Heritage Suspension Bridge. Rising 4 m/13 ft above the water, the bridge spans the Pinawa Channel connecting with hiking and skiing trail areas. A covered picnic shelter and plenty of parking on site. location: Alice Chambers Trail off Hwy. 211 w: www.pinawa.com Pinawa Ironwood Trail follows the historic Winnipeg River and is a multi-use trail for walking, running, cross-country skiing and bicycling with a self-guided trail highlighting flora, fauna, historical and geographical interest. The Ironwood Trail connects the Trans-Canada Trail to the Pinawa Heritage Channel Walk. w: www.pinawa.com SPRAGUE/NORTHWEST ANGLE PROVINCIAL FOREST Sprague is the gateway to the Lake of the Woods and the Northwest Angle. Moose Lake Provincial Park and Birch Point Provincial Park, found within the forest, offer visitor accommodation, picnic area and campgrounds. Buffalo Bay is an international body of water bordering Manitoba, Ontario and Minnesota. location: access via Hwy. 12 or the Trans-Canada and PR 308 SPRINGHILL WINTER SPORTS PARK Manitoba's only half pipe. Downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, ski and snowboard rentals, professional ski and snowboard lessons, night skiing, Canadian Ski Patrol first aid service, kitchen and licensed bar, private events, quad chair lift, rope tow, terrain park, race run, and learning area. 100% snowmaking capability and daily grooming. location: 15 minutes north of Winnipeg, off Hwy. 59 at Oasis Rd. p: 204-224-3051 f: 204-224-5956 e: cs@springhillwinterpark.com w: www.springhillwinterpark.com ST. MALO PROVINCIAL PARK This friendly family park features a man- made lake created by the damming of the Rat River, a large family picnic area, children's playground, sandy beaches, water craft rentals and campgrounds. location: on Hwy. 59 S in St. Malo p: 204-945-6784 toll free: 1-800-214-6497 TOLSTOI Much of the land in the Tall-grass Prairie Preserve was originally settled in 1896 by pioneers from Bukovinia in the western Ukraine. Over 2,000 ha of tall-grass prairies are protected within this preserve near Tolstoi and Gardenton. It is home to over 150 plant species. From April to October it is in constant metamorphosis. Accessible year-round for hiking and walking with a 1.6 km self-guiding interpretive trail. Vehicle access and some other activities may be limited. On-site signage. location: 3.2 km/2 mi east of Tolstoi on PR 209, on the south side of the highway p: 204-943-9029 e: naturemanitoba@mts.net w: www.naturemanitoba.ca 47 Pinawa Heritage Suspension Bridge – Pinawa Dam Provincial Park