B-05 Bloodvien River (Matheson Island to Leyond River)
Geographic Location:
- Eastern Manitoba: north basin of watershed of Lake Winnipeg.
Name of Trip:
- Bloodvein River (Matheson Island to Leyond River)
Major Lakes/Rivers:
- Bloodvein River
Source of Information:
- Maps: 62 P/10, P/15.
Duration of Trip:
- 3 days paddling.
Total Distance:
- 30 kilometres.
River Rating:
- Up to Class 6.
Portages:
- 7 Portages. The second portage upriver is steep and slippery. None are long.
Start (Put In):
- Matheson Island.
Finish (Take Out):
- Matheson Island.
Remoteness:
- Isolated.
Comments:
- This route is very scenic with split rocks, large flat rocks and rock paintings. At Kettle Falls there are smooth circular holes in the granite.
