Places We Visited in Manitoba

Lakes, mountains, small towns, and roadside stops we found along the way. Each one with practical details to help you decide if it's worth the drive.

A black dachshund on a leash stands on a forest trail with wooden bridges and railings, surrounded by coniferous trees and a small stream, with hikers visible on the elevated walkway ahead

Pinawa Suspension Bridge & Channel Heritage Walk: A Complete Guide

A 54-metre "Labour of Love" over the Pinawa Channel, a three-season walk, a tubing run and 28 km of Trans Canada Trail — here's how to make the most of Pinawa.

5 min read
30 June 2026
Bohdan Dryhval

Trail parking area with Canadian flags, parked vehicle, and wooded surroundings

St. Adolphe Friendship Trail: A Small Trail With a Big Story, 30 Minutes From Winnipeg

A short trail along the Red River with 45 birdhouses, wooden carvings, picnic firepits and a story that started during the pandemic. Half an hour from Winnipeg.

6 min read
29 June 2026
Bohdan Dryhval

Vibrant sunset over a calm Manitoba lake with orange, red, and yellow clouds reflected in the water, dark sand beach in the foreground

Big Tree Park (Parc Gros Arbre): A Tree, a Beach, and a Métis Story

A centuries-old cottonwood, a sandy beach on Lake Manitoba, and a Métis community that still speaks Michif French. An hour from Winnipeg, and unlike anywhere else nearby.

7 min read
20 June 2026
Bohdan Dryhval

Sunset over a power substation with a vibrant orange and pink sky

Gimli Beach: A Quiet Shore of New Iceland on Lake Winnipeg

Gimli Beach, an hour north of Winnipeg: the heart of New Iceland on Lake Winnipeg — a Viking statue, a working fishing harbour, painted seawalls and quiet off-season shores.