Top Things to do in Manitoba
Top Hotels in Manitoba
- 1. The Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel by Lakeview
- 2. Hyatt House Winnipeg-South/Outlet Collection
- 3. Inn at the Forks
- 4. Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre
- 5. Best Western Premier Winnipeg East
- 6. Fort Garry Hotel
- 7. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Brandon
- 8. Super 8 by Wyndham Winnipeg West
- 9. The Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel by Lakeview
- 10. Best Western Plus Pembina Inn & Suites
Top 6 Forests in Manitoba, Manitoba
Discover the best top things to do in Manitoba, Manitoba including Sandilands Forest Discovery Centre, Bois-des-esprits, Whiteshell Provincial Park, Nopiming Provincial Park, The Scarecrow Forest, East-Side Forest.
Restaurants in Manitoba
1. Sandilands Forest Discovery Centre
2. Bois-des-esprits
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By adventuresofmichelle - Winnipeg, Canada
The Bois-des-Esprits is a multiple trail forest space in the city which is amazing. While walking the trails you might see various wildlife, wildflowers, the Spirit Tree, painted WinnipegRocks, wonderful carvings in tree trunks, PressOn art, and all the different people biking/walking/running/walking the dog etc. For the most part the trail is clean. The trail has multiple benches to sit and enjoy the Forest Birdsongs. It’s a wonderful place to explore and enjoy the feels of nature.
3. Whiteshell Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By BrittanyMExplores - Winnipeg, Canada
I hiked a portion of the Mantario Trail from the south trailhead to Caribou Lake West as an introduction to this trail. This was my first backcountry hike/camping experience with a few friends who had a lot of combined experience on this trail. We hiked approximately 20 km round trip (10 km to Caribou Lake and back) and camped in the west campground at Caribou Lake. The hike was challenging (especially while carrying the weight of extra gear for camping), but very rewarding. There were lots of ups and downs over the granite rock face, including some steep climbs and descents. The trail led through forest (including burned sections from past fires), along the granite rock face in the Canadian Shield, across a river and a couple of creeks, and over two sets of train tracks. There were some very muddy sections in the lower forest areas, more so in the first section near the beginning of the trailhead, which were sometimes tricky to maneuver and required hopping across logs. Lots of roots and rocks, so definitely watch your footing to avoid tripping. Hiking poles helped tremendously! There were beautiful views along the hike while on top of the granite rock of the surrounding forest, Caddy Lake and Whiteshell River. The trail was pretty well marked and easy to follow with arrows posted on trees and bright flagging tape. I was expecting the bugs to be much worse than they actually were. There were definitely some mosquitoes, flies and ticks but they were not horrendous. I ended up having a total of six ticks by the end of the weekend (regular ticks, no deer ticks). At the Caribou junction, the sign was down but still visible laying in front of an old airfield tower foundation in the burned section of forest. The trail to the right (marked with flagging tape), leads 5 km to the Caribou Lake east campground and the trail to the left leads 2.5 km to the west campground. If you are hiking the entire trail, then you would camp in the east campground, as this is where the trail continues from. The west campground is suited for those doing an overnight on the trail. We headed to the west campground and the trail continued along a wider grassy path through forest and over rocks. This section of the hike to Caribou Lake was less intense and it was fairly flat, with not too many ups and downs. Closer to the campground, there was a fork in the trail with an arrow pointing right and left. The right trail look lesser traveled so we took the left trail to arrive at the campground (still not sure where the other trail leads). Before arriving at the campground, we passed three bear boxes and the outdoor privy (toilet) was on the left side of the trail just before arriving to camp. Bring your own toilet paper and hand sanitizer for the toilet. Caribou Lake was absolutely gorgeous! The campground was situated on a small peninsula jutting out into the lake, among tall pine trees to provide shade. There were lots of flat spaces to pitch a tent. This was a very peaceful area, deep in the wilderness, with amazing views of the lake and so much natural, rugged beauty! There was a picnic table and fire pit at the campground as well. On the first day, it took us approximately 5.5 hours to hike the 10 km from the south trailhead to Caribou Lake, with some breaks along the way and moving at a leisurely pace. On the hike back to the trailhead, we completed the same distance in about 4.5 hours and were moving at a steadier pace with less breaks. Come prepared if you plan to hike this trail. Wear sturdy and comfortable hiking boots/shoes, bring lots of water and a water filter and extra food. There is limited cell service along most of the hike. Overall, I would absolutely recommend this hike to experienced hikers with a good fitness level looking for a challenging and rewarding experience! I definitely felt pretty strong and empowered after completing a portion of this trail. Can’t wait to eventually hike the entire 63 km.
4. Nopiming Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By BrittanyMExplores - Winnipeg, Canada
I hiked Black Lake on April 11, 2021 starting at 10:30 am and we only met one other couple on the way back. The trail is actually 9 km, not 8 km as listed here. The hike was absolutely beautiful and I loved the rugged and natural wilderness, the gorgeous views and interesting scenery. The isolated location made it so peaceful and charming. The hike led through forested areas, on top of granite rock, through marshy areas and along boardwalks and sandy beaches. It ends at some cute rapids with flat rocks which is a great spot for enjoying lunch. There are lots of ups and downs with some steeper climbs and descents along the way, which added a nice challenge. The trail was pretty muddy and very wet in some of the marshy areas, and I got wet feet quite a few times, but it was still fun to navigate. The hike took me 3.5 hours to complete including a short stop for lunch. The trail was a bit tricky to follow at the beginning for the first kilometre or so, where there were infrequent markings and then it became easier to follow the flagging tape and rock cairns to guide the way for the rest of the hike. I downloaded the AllTrails map before I went to access in case I got off track. The gates are currently closed to the campground so you have to park along the road and walk in to the trailhead. It status from campsite 38 in Loop A. There are outhouses in the campground which are open. There is no cell service on this trail (something to be aware of). There is a long and winding rough gravel road filled with potholes and washboard bumps for the last hour before arriving at Black Lake, so make sure your car is reliable and able to handle the terrain.
5. The Scarecrow Forest
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
