A-01 Assiniboine River
Geographic Location:
- Western Manitoba, Spruce Woods Provincial Park
Name of Trip:
- Assiniboine River (#1)
Major Lakes/Rivers:
- Assiniboine River
Source of Information:
- Maps: Topographical: 62 G/10, G/11; Assiniboine River Canoe Route Map.
- Book/Brochures: Spruce Woods Assiniboine River Canoe Route Pamphlet.
Duration of Trip:
- 2 days paddling.
Total Distance:
- 60 kilometers.
River Rating:
- Class 1. On the Assiniboine River east of Spruce Woods Park, some rocks in low water.
Portages:
- None.
- Spring at high water is the best time to run this river.
- At low flow (summer) many sand bars may be encountered.
Start (Put In):
- Boat launch at the Kichemantou Camp Ground, Hwy #5.
Finish (Take Out):
- Hwy #2, #5, #34.
Remoteness:
- Farm country, some cottages and booming of shells from Shilo.
Comments:
- Hiking is possible, if time permits.
- Recommend carrying water as the river is muddy and natural springs may carry farm ground water with pesticides and herbicides.
- The meandering river and cliffs work ell to provide relief from the prairie winds.
- It is difficult to estimate location on the topographical maps because of lack of landmarks.
