C-10 Barrington River
Geographic Location:
- Northern Manitoba
Name of Trip:
- Barrington River
Major Lakes/Rivers:
- Melvin L, Barrington L, Opachuanau L, Churchill R, Leaf Rapids.
Source of Information:
- Maps: 64 F/1, F/8; 64 C/9, C/16l 64 B/5, B/12, B/13.
Duration of Trip:
- 9 days paddling.
Total Distance:
- 136 kilometres.
River Rating:
- Barrington River up to Class 4.
Portages:
- 22 portages with some wading and lining.
- The first portage below Melvin Lake on the east side is difficult due to dead-fall. The trails between Barrigton and Opachuanau Lakes are excellent.
- There were six unexpected portages due to significant rapids and falls unmarked on the map.
Start (Put In):
- Chiupka Lake. Access by plane.
Finish (Take Out):
- Leaf Rapids (Road Access).
Alternate Access:
- Hwy #391 near Adam Lake.
Remoteness:
- There are commercial fishermen on Melvin and Barrington Lakes.
Comments:
- There is extensive beaver activity between Chiupka and Melvin Lakes compared to the South Seal watershet. Filter and boil water on the Churchill River to prevent giardisis, “beaver fever”.
- Access to campsites on Opachuanau Lake and Churchill River are difficult due to the slumped shoreline.
