A-04 Souris River
Geographic Location:
- Southwestern Manitoba
Name of Trip:
- Souris River
Major Lakes/Rivers:
- Souris River
Source of Information:
- Topographical maps: 62 f/9, G/5, G/12.
Duration of Trip:
- 2 days.
Total Distance:
- 58 kilometers.
River Rating:
- Class 1 or 2 in April.
Portages:
- None.
Start (Put In):
- Provincial Road #348 crossing Souris River.
Finish (Take Out):
- Hwy #2 crossing of Souris River.
Alternate Access:
- #346, #10.
Remoteness:
- Few farms and cottages.
Comments:
- In parts of the Souris Valley there are high sharp cliffs on each side.
- Spring run off is the best time of year for fast moving water but it does decrease rapidly. The turbulent waters will need careful negotiating. Canoe this river early in spring.
- There is an abundance of beaver, turtles, duck, herons and some white tailed deer and hawks. Coyotes can be heard howling.
