The Blue Water trail stretches (84 km / 52 miles) from Grand Beach Provincial Park to Old Pinawa Dam site. It cuts across Belair Provincial Forest, via Powerview, Great Falls, and Lac du Bonnet. The trail follows much of the historic Winnipeg River, on trails that are both rugged and gentle. This beautiful route that will take you in and out of the forest with breathtaking views of the river, the falls and the rolling farmlands and the unique outcroppings of granite. This region is rich in the history of exploration, fur trade and pioneer hydroelectric development.
The Blue Water trail offers unlimited opportunities for nature lovers, artists, historians, photographers, cyclists and explorers. Our trails are as varied as the multicultural makeup of our region.
The Boreal Shield stretches from Newfoundland & Labrador to Saskatchewan. It is a land of rock, forests, lakes and rivers. The Precambrian Shield rocks are some of the oldest in the world. Coniferous trees dominate the Boreal. These wild lands promise many opportunities to see wildlife.
The section of the trail through Belair Forest is a particularly wild and beautiful part of the Trans Canada Trail, abundant with native plants and wildlife. Moose and Great Grey Owls are not uncommon sights.
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Adventures / Events
Experience a new adventure on the Blue Water trail!
Whether you choose to spend an afternoon exploring nature and getting some exercise, or a cycling trip following the Trans Canada Trail, this site will serve to assist you in organizing your outing.
This section of the Trans Canada trail offers great opportunities for walking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, horseback riding and snowmobiling on designated sections.
All of these Trail Adventures are guaranteed to give you a new appreciation of magnificent trails network of trails and pathways in our region.
Blue Water Maps
Location of the Blue Water trail in Manitoba
Overview of the Blue Water trail
Download a map of the Blue Water trail
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Links
Organizations and partners are promoting the use and development of recreational trails for the benefit and enjoyment of all Manitobans and visitors to our province.
Blue Water
Accommodation / Amenities
Accommodations:
• Drifters Inn, restaurant, coin laundry, convenience store.
• The Lakeview
• River’s Edge B&B
• Glenn Howard Inn
• Casey's Inn
Camping:
• Champagne’s RV Park & Campground
Lac du Bonnet District Museum
The Lac du Bonnet District Museum is housed in teh restored Hans Erickson 1930s Log Cabin situated in Halliday Park, 3km north of Lac du Bonnet at the junction of Hwys 502 and 513.
Web Site: www.ldbhistorical.ca
Trail Stewards
Local community groups become ‘stewards’ or ‘caretakers’ of sections of trail and parks in their neighbourhoods. These stewardship groups are the lifeblood of the Trans Canada Trail System. They work in partnership with the municipalities to oversee trail and habitat development, maintenance and educational opportunities.
Contact Us
Blue Water South: Kathy Picard 204-345-8422
Blue Water North: Ed Forsythe 204-367-4381
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