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This July – West Hawk Lake Meteor Fest 2022!

Meteor Fest is back at West Hawk Lake! July 8-10, 2022 Come on down to West Hawk Lake for the 19th Annual Meteor Fest!…

How to book a campsite in the Whiteshell – 2022

The countdown is on! Campground reservations open in just a few weeks and the forecast is showing that Manitobans are eager to book campsites! Don’t…

Top 5 Tips for Exploring Manitoba from Backcountry Women

My name is Ashley Moore and I founded Backcountry Women in 2017 with the vision of creating a space for like-minded people…

Summer Bucket List in the Whiteshell – South Edition

Spring is in the air… plans are being made… the winter clothes are being put away… if you’re anything like us, spring means planning for…

3 Canoe routes in the Whiteshell

Whiteshell Provincial Park is one of Manitoba’s premiere outdoor recreation spots, but you already knew that – didn’t you! A mere hour and a half…

10 campgrounds to visit in the Whiteshell

If you read our last post on how to book a campsite, you may be wondering where to book! Let’s explore 10 amazing campgrounds in…

How to book a campsite in the Whiteshell 2021

The countdown is on! Campground reservations open in just a few weeks, and with an anticipated province-bound summer, the forecast is showing that Manitobans are…

7 things to do in the Whiteshell on Spring Break

SCHOOL’S OUT! Spring Break is coming up, it’s time to find creative, fun and NEW ways to get the family out of the house and…

An Ode to Winter in the Whiteshell

As March nears and the temperatures rise, we prepare to bid adieu to our beloved winter season in the Whiteshell. Open water begins to appear…

Winter Spotlight

Put together mild temperatures, feet of snow and the great outdoors and you’ve got some incredible adventures to be had. We love following along with…

Where to Shop in the Whiteshell – Winter Edition

Considering the winter season and changes due to COVID, it can sometimes be hard to find what you need. Here are stores in the park…

Where to Eat in the Whiteshell – Winter Edition

The park looks a whole lot different now that snow and cold have descended over Manitoba! Canoes have been traded for snowmobiles, bathing suits for snowsuits,…

6 Winter Activities to do in the Whiteshell

The snow just might stick this time! Welcome to winter in Manitoba. While some folks may gripe about the deep freeze that stretches on for…

Guest Adventurer- Garrett Fache

Bikers and hikers, makers and movers, canoers and cooks… The Whiteshell Provincial Park is home to extraordinary people of all kinds. Follow along on…

Hiker on trail surrounded by greenery — Photo by Kyle Schappert

Trail Etiquette #3 – “Rules of the Road”

Welcome to part three of our ongoing Trail Etiquette series. Learn helpful tips, what to do, and what not to do while enjoying the many…

6 Places to Eat in the Whiteshell

The cherry on top of any outdoor adventure or cabin day: amaaaazing food. The towels are sandy, the swim trunks soggy and the stomachs are…

How to pack for a hike in the Whiteshell

Happy Saturday! If you’re like us, the weekend means time outdoors and time in the Whiteshell. Has anyone been inspired to get out and…

Top 5 Lookouts in the Whiteshell

Just because our beloved province is lacking in mountains does not mean that it doesn’t have its fair share of spectacular views. The Whiteshell Provincial…