Pinawa's section of the Trans Canada Trail measures (28 km/17 miles).  It traverses mixed forest, granite ridges, and beaver dams as it winds from the Pinawa Dam Provincial Park to the Seven Sisters Generating Station. This section of the trail includes the Pinawa Channel Heritage Walk, Ironwood Trail, and Alice Chambers Trail.  Thousands of visitors experience the beauty, diversity of wildlife, and the exhilaration of just being outdoors in what seems to be an untouched area. Always check ahead for Pinawa Trail Conditions prior to heading out, especially during wet weather.

The Alice Chambers Trans Canada Trail north of Pinawa is a well-worn track through a fairly level terrain, which makes it an easy hike or bike for all ages and abilities.   The area that the trail winds though features a wide variety of trees and shrubs.  The beauty of the trail is in the chance to see wildlife such as bear, deer, marten, and perhaps a fox, many fruit bearing trees in the fall, and the diverse migratory and resident birds, which makes the trail a destination for birders. 

The Pinawa 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.

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Spring 2008 Trail Condition Update

From the Seven Sisters dike to Old Pinawa Dam

Because of the dry spring we have had so far, the entire trail is in excellent condition except for the section (approx. 3 km) that extends from the East end of the dike to the lagoons.   There are a few windfalls and beaver cut trees down on the trail between bridge # 2 and # 3 that will be cleared out sometime soon.

The 3 km section from the dike to lagoons is navigable on foot because you can find a way around the edges of the really wet, rutted areas although you might not keep your feet dry. It would be quite a challenge for cyclists because of the ATV ruts and the marshy areas that have been churned into large mud holes.. There are some minor, wet, ATV rutted spots in the section of trail between Pioneer Bay and the West end of the Ironwood

Adventures / Events

Experience a new adventure on the Pinawa 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.

Want a day trip? There are many choices of activities you can do or see right from the Pinawa Section of the Trans Canada Trail.  Choose some of the following:

• Visit and picnic at Old Pinawa Heritage Park.

• Walk or bike ride on the TCT to Pinawa.

• Take in the view from the Pinawa Suspension Bridge as it crosses the manmade Pinawa Channel built in the 1900s.                                  

• Walk from the Suspension Bridge to the Diversion Dam on the TCT.

• Stop for a round of golf at- The Pinawa Golf Course.

• Visit the new Pinawa sundial.

• Walk on the Ironwood Interpretive Trail along the Winnipeg River right in Pinawa.

• What about a river cruise (prearrange) or launch your own boat instead.  

• Take in a Street Market or just lounge on Pinawa Beach

All of these Trail Adventures are guaranteed to give you a new appreciation of magnificent trails network of trails and pathways in our region.

For more info on the Alice Chambers Trail

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Pinawa Maps

Location of the Pinawa trail in Manitoba
Overview of the Pinawa trail
Download a map of Pinawa 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.

Pinawa web site

Accommodation / Amenities

Accommodations:
• Deer Ridge Cabins
• Pinawa Motor Inn
• Wilderness Edge Retreat and Conference Centre

Camping:
• Pioneer Bay Campground

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.

The trail itself is in the jurisdiction of the Local Government of Pinawa. With the diverse number of user groups in Pinawa it has necessitated the 3.6 km portion of the Alice Chambers Trail to become a dual use trail for the TCT and others.

In 2007 signs were posted on the Alice Chambers section of trail, advising all trail users that ORVs/snow machines as well as hikers/bikers now use the trail.  The speed limit is reduced to a maximum of 20 km/h.  To simplify the directions; the travellers on all motorized vehicles should be on the west side whether or not you are travelling north or south and hikers/bikers should be on the east side whether or not you are travelling north or south.  

Contact Us    

Marsha Sheppard 204-753-8225 or 204-753-2747