Ultimate 12-Day Itineray to Northern Manitoba

Here is our Route Plan for this Epic 12 -Day Road Trip to Northern Manitoba:

Day 1: Depart Winnipeg by 5:00 AM

• Winnipeg → Little Limestone Lake (quick 1.5-hour stop)

• Little Limestone Lake → Paint Lake Provincial Park

• Overnight stay at Paint Lake Provincial Park or Paint Lake Lodge

Day 2: Depart Paint Lake Lodge by 5:00 AM

• Paint Lake Provincial Park → Pisew Falls Provincial Park (Pisew & Kwasitchewan Falls)

Note: Only attempt the Kwasitchewan Falls hike if you're an experienced hiker. If attempting it in one day, plan for at least 12 hours. A 2-day backpacking hike is usually recommended to fully experience Kwasitchewan Falls.

•  Overnight stay: Pisew Falls Provincial Park or Sasagiu Rapids Lodge

Day 3: Depart Sasagiu Rapids Lodge by 8:00 AM (we stayed at Sasagiu Rapids Lodge)

• Pisew Falls → Snow Lake (Wekusko Falls) – Quick stop and short hike to the Falls

• Snow Lake → Herb Lake Landing – Quick stop and short hike to Ted & Taylor Snowball Trail

• Herb Lake Landing → Iskwasum Campground

• Overnight stay: Iskwasum Campground, Viking Lodge (40 minutes from Iskwasum), or Wekusko Falls Lodge (50 minutes from Iskwasum). We recommend staying at Iskwasum Campground or Viking Lodge for convenience.

Day 4: Depart Iskwasum Campground by 7:00 AM

• Iskwasum Campground → Gyles Campground (Gyles Beach – Quick stop)

• Gyles Campground → Bakers Narrows Provincial Park (Bakers Narrows Scenic Tower – Quick climb and stop for sunset)

• Bakers Narrows Provincial Park → Flin Flon

• Overnight stay: 3 nights in Flin Flon (Spend Days 5 & 6 exploring Flin Flon)

Day 7:  Depart Flin Flon by 8:00 AM

• Flin Flon → Cranberry Portage (Museum, Athapapuskow Lake, Mistik Creek)

• Cranberry Portage → Rocky Lake North

• Rocky Lake North → Rocky Lake East

• Rocky Lake East → Clearwater Lake Provincial Park

• Overnight stay: 3 nights at Clearwater Lake Provincial Park (Camper’s Cove or Pioneer Bay Campground). Spend Days 8 & 9 exploring the area.

Day 10: Depart Clearwater Lake Provincial Park by 7:00 AM

• Clearwater Lake Provincial Park → East Blue Lake (Duck Mountain Provincial Park)

• Overnight stay: 2 nights at Duck Mountain Provincial Park (Stay in a Yurt on Childs Lake Campground). Spend Days 10 & 11 around Duck Mountain Provincial Park.

Day 12: Depart Duck Mountain Provincial Park by 7:00 AM

• East Blue Lake → Steep Rock (Quick stop)

• Steep Rock → Winnipeg (End of road trip)