Paddle Manitoba is participating with the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup by identifying the La Salle River at La Barriere park and Camp Amisk as a shoreline cleanup location. The cleanup will be done as part of the regular Wednesday Night Paddle.

More Information for this location:
http://shorelinecleanup.ca/en/cleanup/event/2010/la-barriere-park-and-camp-amisk

If you are interested in participating please register online through the above link or contact. If you need to use a Paddle Manitoba canoe you will still need to contact Charles at the regular number.

You will need to bring your own gloves, garbage bags will be supplied.

YOU ARE INVITED

To the First Annual Paddle Manitoba Summer Paddling Party and Volunteer Appreciation Night.

Wednesday, August 11th 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Fort Whyte Alive Adventure Centre, 2505 McGillivray Boulevard

FOOD – A good old fashioned barbecue
FUN – Canoe water polo anyone? Or perhaps some kayak tag, or a diabolical obstacle course. And maybe some games on the ground too!
FRIENDS – Connect with paddlers you haven’t seen for a while. Meet some new water sport enthusiasts.

Cost: FREE! For all Paddle Manitoba Members and those who have volunteered in support of Paddle Manitoba activities. Members and volunteers are welcome to invite along a guest who may not be a member yet but who loves to paddle and to party!

Stuff to bring:

• Your PFD and paddle if you have them
• Your favorite camping dishes (so we don’t have to use paper ones!)
• Your bug spray.
• Your smile

Come by yourself or bring your friends and family –
Everyone is welcome!

RSVP BY AUGUST 7 TO communications@paddle.mb.ca

When you reply, please indicate how many people will be coming with you and whether your group includes any children.

In order to receive the discount you must produce your current Paddle Manitoba membership card to the checkout attendant. No one from Paddle Manitoba will be on site to vouch for membership.

Remember also that our other Corporate Members grant a 10% discount throughout the year.

Join your host Cary Chapnick for a day trip to Husavik Marsh and Willow Creek. There are great bird-watching opportunities along the approximately 3 hour route. This is your chance to bring the kids to see: Blue Heron, Eagle, Red winged Blackbird, Hawks, Terns, and Pelicans.

What you need:

• Paddle Manitoba Membership
• Signed Waiver
• $5.00 per person (children 12 and under free) to offset insurance costs
• Personal Gear
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Sunblock
• Insect Repellent
• Lunch

Please meet 11 am (sharp) at junction of Highway nine and road 107 ( 3.5 miles south of Gimli) at centennial marker.

To Register please email Cary Chapnick at chapnick@mymts.net.

Warning

The bridge to La Barriere Park is seriously damaged by recent flooding. Please use the following directions to access La Barriere Park from the South.

• South on Pembina, through St. Norbert and past the diversion dike. Look for the gravel road west to La Salle (Hwy 247, there is a sign to La Barriere as well, and a power substation near the corner).
• West on 247 until Waverly and turn back North. If you go over the dike again you have gone too far.

A Celebration of the Canoe and Kayak

June 27th, 2010 – 10:00am – 4:00pm

Paddlefest is a celebration of kayaking and canoeing in Manitoba, and the people and places that make it happen. Whether you’re interested in afternoon paddles at the cottage, multi-day wilderness adventures, or anything in between, the clubs, camps, retailers, instructors, and other organizations taking part will have ideas either to get you started, or to build on what you already know. Sign up for introductory paddling clinics, check out the latest boats and gear, take a ride in a voyageur canoe, and see seasoned paddlers show off what is possible. Paddlefest is a great opportunity to experience the community spirit that surrounds the safe, responsible, and enjoyable use of the great waterways we have here in Manitoba.

Geographic Location:

• Whiteshell Provincial Park (Manitoba)

Name of Trip:

• Winnipeg River Route.

Major Lakes/Rivers:

• Winnipeg R, Numao L, Nutimik L, Dorothy L, Eleanor L.

Source of Information:

• Map: 52 L/4.

Duration of Trip:

• 5 days paddling.

Total Distance:

• 80 kilometres.

Portages:

• 2 portages.  The most dangerous portage is at Slave Falls.

Start (Put In):

• Point du Bois campground.

Finish (Take Out):

• Point du Bois campground.

Alternate Access:

• Pinawa Channel.

Remoteness:

• Cottages on Nutimik and Dorothy Lakes.

Comments:

• There are som dangers to consider:
• At Slave Falls go east of the island and keep away from the power generator house.  The portage sign is clearly visable on the east side of the power house.
• The entrance into Numao L. narrows and can form considerable whirlpools in the spring.
• Sturgeon Falls can be very dangerous in high water (primarily in spring).  If you run these rapids do so on the extreme east side near the portage.  Come up to the portage and do not get into the main flow of the rapids.

Geographic Location:

• Whitehsell Provincial Park (Manitoba).

Name of Trip:

• Whiteshell River (upper part).

Major Lakes/Rivers:

• Whiteshell R, Caddy L, South Cross L.

Source of Information:

• Map: 52 L/3.
• Mantario Hiking Trail Map.
• Whiteshell Park Canoe Route Map.

Duration of Trip:

• Less than a day paddling.

Total Distance:

• 8 kilometres.

Start (Put In):

• Public Dock at Caddy Lake Campground.

Finish (Take Out):

• Public Dock at Caddy Lake Campground.

Remoteness:

• Very busy on weekends.

Comments:

• Getting to South Cross L. from Caddy L. requires going through a tunnel under railway tracks.
• You can continue downstream on the Whiteshell R. to Big Whiteshell L (car shuttle needed).  This is a nice day trip (about 32 km) or camp along the way to make it a two day trip.

Geographic Location:

• Whiteshell Provincial Park (Manitoba)

Name of Trip:

• Big Whiteshell Loop (Winnipeg R – Echo L.)

Major Lakes/Rivers:

• Big Whiteshell L, Crowduck L, Winnipeg R, Eaglenest L, Echo L, Saddle L.

Source of Information:

• Map: 52 L.
• Whiteshell Provincial Park Canoe Route Map.

Duration of Trip:

• 3 days paddling.

Total Distance:

• 55 kilometres.

Portages:

• 7 portages.  The longest portage is from Saddle L. to Crowduck L. (about 1.5 km).

Start (Put In):

• Big Whiteshell Lake Campground.

Finish (Take Out):

• Big Whiteshell Lake Campground.

Remoteness:

• Fly-in fishing in Echo and Saddle Lakes.  Fishing lodges on Crowduck and Eaglenest lakes.

Comments:

• A picturesque trip for a long weekend.  Be wary of bears (hang up your food).