W-26 Big Whiteshell Loop (Winipeg R. – Echo L)
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).
