The
Crow Wing Trail is the longest section of the Trans
Canada trail in Manitoba. At 191 km long it connects
Emerson to Winnipeg through the municipalities
of Emerson, Franklin, Roseau River First Nation,
De Salaberry, St-Pierre-Jolys, Niverville and Ritchot.
The Crow Wing Trail Association is very proud to launch its first official resource guide for the entire Crow Wing Trail. Funding for the development was provided by Manitoba Heritage, Culture, Tourism and Sport through the Heritage Grants Advisory Council.
The Crow Wing Heritage Resource Guide has been developed to be used in conjunction with the Tall Grass Prairie interpretive map. The emphasis of the guide is on discovery of the history of the trail, the lifestyle of those who used it and its importance to the development of our fledgling nation. Of special interest to trail users is that most of the sites referred to in the guide have been given GPS coordinates to help make the adventure more interesting.
The Crow Wing Heritage Resource guide, divides the trail into three sections: (1) the northern section is from St. Norbert Heritage Park to Otterburne, (2) the middle section is from Otterburne to St. Malo, (3) the southern section is from St. Malo to Emerson at the U.S. border.
This resource, available in both english and french, is intended to be used as a teaching guide and may be reproduced without permission.
Crow Wing Hertiage Guide English.pdf
Crow Wing Heritage Guide French.pdf
Click here for Accommodations and Amenities
History of the Crow Wing Trail
History
of Crow Wing Trail.pdf
Some of the features and attractions found along
the Crow Wing trail:
Emerson |
Fabulous Victorian Architecture; Fort Dufferin
(Home of the North West Mounted Police) |
Roseau Rapids Ceremonial Grounds |
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Senkiw |
Restored Swinging Bridge
(Municipal Site) |
St. Malo |
Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto;
St. Malo Provincial
Park |
St-Pierre-Jolys |
St-Pierre-Jolys Museum
(Provincial
Site);
Moïse
Goulet House (Municipal Site) |
Otterburne |
Providence College |
Mennonite Landing |
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Niverville |
Hespeler
Park |
St. Adolphe |
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 Travelling the Crow Wing
We all recognize that 191 km is a long trail; there
are no expectations for anyone to do this in one
day! The entire Crow Wing Trail has been signed with
the blue MRTA signs. Signs are only been located
where a decision to turn is made. Follow the signs
and travel the Crow Wing in segments.
Trail
Section |
Approximate
Distance (km) |
Emerson
|
28 |
From
Emerson to Ridgeville
|
16 |
Ridgeville
to Roseau Rapids
|
18 |
Roseau
Rapids to the Senkiw Bridge
|
6 |
Senkiw
Bridge to St. Malo
|
16 |
St.
Malo to St Pierre-Jolys
|
25 |
St
Pierre-Jolys
|
2
|
St
Pierre-Jolys to Otterburne
|
11
|
Otterburne
to Mennonite Landing
|
46
|
Mennonite
Landing to Niverville
|
8
|
Niverville
|
8
|
Niverville
to St. Adolphe
|
8
|
St.
Adolphe to Richardson Road
|
14
|
Subtotal |
176 |
A remaining challenge for the Crow Wing is the connection
to the Winnipeg section of the Trans Canada Trail.
Although the route through the Floodway has been
determined, due to the current construction of the
Floodway Expansion Project this portion of trail
remains off limits to trail users. The temporary
northern end of the Crow Wing is located at the corner
of Richardson (off PTH 200) and Schapansky Roads.
It is expected that construction will be completed
in 2009.
The Crow Wing 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. Trail surfaces
vary between dirt, grass, gravel and asphalt.
Check Crow Wing maps for more details.
Before You Set Out
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Make sure to dress properly for
both current and expected weather conditions. |
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If hiking, plan on at least one hour for every
six kilometers of trail you plan to travel. |
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Don’t forget to pack enough food and
water for expected time on trail, small first
aid kit, sunscreen, insect repellant. |
Be Aware - While on the Trail
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November is deer hunting
season. If traveling the trail at this time
remember to wear bright coloured clothing.
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Some earthen sections of the trail
can become very muddy following a big rain.
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Several types of wildlife may be
present on the trail, especially in the rural
areas, walking sticks may be prudent.
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Farm machinery sometime use the
roads of the trail, especially during spring
seeding
and fall harvest. Farm machines always have
the right |
In the Press
Press Release on the Crow Wing Heritage Resource Guide - PDF
Crow Wing Trail officially opened - PDF
The Carillon
Crow Wing Trail Grand Opening - PDF
Accommodation / Amenities
Emerson
Accommodations:
• Emerson Inn
• Maple Leaf Motel
• Emerson House
B&B Camping:
• Emerson Centennial Park
St. Malo
Accommodations:
• St. Malo Hotel
• Le St. Malo
Lodge
• Nestin’ on the Lake B & B Camping:
• St. Malo Provincial Park Campground
• Debonair Campground
St-Pierre-Jolys
Accommodations:
• St. Pierre Hotel
•
Gite de Forest B&B
•
Château des Sages B&B Camping:
• Parc Carillon
Niverville
Accommodations:
St. Adolphe
Accommodations:
• St.
Adolphe Motor Inn
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