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Things to do in Wasagaming, Canada: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Wasagaming, Canada including Gorge Creek Trail, Bald Hill Trail, Riding Mountain National Park, Kinosao Trail, Ominik March Trail.
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1. Gorge Creek Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By BrittanyMExplores - Winnipeg, Canada
I hiked the majority of the Gorge Creek Trail in July 2019 starting from the bottom of the gorge (the trailhead closest to the East Gate). The trail started off by following through a thick forested area. There were some pretty steep inclines in the beginning. Eventually, the trail opened up to the incredible gorge where it passed along a narrow edge. There were amazing views (and photo opportunities) of the escarpment and the lush forest covering the slopes! The trail was interesting and scenic with beautiful views, a varied landscape and lots of ups and downs to provide a good workout. You don't expect to find a hilly landscape like this in Manitoba so I really enjoyed this trail and it definitely didn't feel like I was in the Prairies. The trail is out and back and it continues along the same path back to the parking lot. I would recommend wearing sturdy hiking boots or shoes and bringing hiking poles for the steeper sections. The trail was dry and the bugs were not bad during my visit. I would also recommend re-visiting this hike in the fall when the leaves are changing colour. It's amazing! This hike is great for anyone looking for a challenge and gorgeous scenery along the way.
2. Bald Hill Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Ball Hill is one of the premier sites within Riding Mountain National Park. The trail is available from either the north escarpment or burls and bittersweet trailheads at either the west or east end respectively of Highway 19 in the park. The trail is 11km round-trip and graded as difficult. Those fit enough to finish the hike will be rewarded with some of the best views and vistas in Manitoba.
Reviewed By leeadam67 - Winnipeg, Canada
Bald Hill is the premier site and hike within Riding Mountain National Park. The location features prominently on social media and many Parks Canada flyers and material in Manitoba. The site does offer outstanding and breathtaking views, particularly by Manitoba standards. You can reach Bald Hill either by hiking down from the North Escarpment parking lot or hiking from the bottom up to Bald Hill from the Burls and Bittersweets trail parking lot (which is just past the bottom Gorge Creek Trail parking lot). Those locations will all make sense as you arrive at the trail. As this was an extremely wet year, mosquitoes were oppressive, so we chose to do the "shorter" hike from the Burls and Bittersweet location. The hike up can be defined as pretty grueling for those that are not natural trail runners or very fit. There is quite a bit of elevation, at least 1,000 feet up, which is quite a number for the flatlands of Manitoba. I would recommend this trailhead as it lets you hike up Reeve's Ravine trail which is beautiful and gives many of the same fantastic views as you get on the Gorge Creek Trail. Once you reach the end of Reeve's Ravine you'll see on a post on the actual Bald Hill trail that indicates the hill is just a bit further north. Once there you will find Bald Hill which is exactly as its name indicates, a bald hill of shale. Depending on the weather, the wind will be a nice break from the mosquitoes and a lovely picnic site. It could alternatively be extremely windy with little place to shelter, so plan your hike accordingly. Overall though this trip might be intimidating for some, it is certainly worth it to hike it and enjoy those outstanding views both along Reeve's Ravine and ultimately at Bald Hill. Take some pictures and enjoy the lookouts. As a final warning, the mosquitoes can be intimidating, even apocalyptic. Remember to have long sleeves as an option to spare your arms as spray will not do much. You will also want to wear long pants as there is also a lot of poison ivy along the trail (leaves of three, leave them be). Third warning, RMNP has a lot of bears within the park, we saw lots of bear scat and some had reported seeing a bear on the trail. If you remember to make lots of noise, wear bells, etc, you will scare the bears off the trail. Reminder bears are generally more scared of us and just like we do not like running into them, they do not like running into us. So make noise and you should avoid any unpleasant bear encounters.
3. Riding Mountain National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 255 reviews
Reviewed By 510iank - Edmonton, Canada
I was pit visiting my sister and she recommended that i drive through Riding Mountain park, it was fall, the colours were spectacular, it was a beautiful drive. ????????
4. Kinosao Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By BrittanyMExplores - Winnipeg, Canada
Kinosao is a pretty trail that leads to the beautiful Kinosao Lake. This hike is a favourite of mine and always a must do when I’m in the park. I typically hike the Kinosao to the lake and take the Brule on the way back for a nice loop. The trail led through the forest for the first 2 km until it opened up to the lake. Most of the path is flat with only some gentle ups and downs. There is a canoe and life jackets and oars leaned up against a tree which is available to anyone to use. I always enjoy sitting on the dock and admiring the views of the calm lake and trees in a peaceful setting in the morning. From the lake, the trail continues along a beautiful boardwalk to connect with the Brule Trail, another 2 km back to the trailhead which follows through the forest. It’s a beautiful hike and it’s a tradition for me to do this trail every time I’m in Riding Mountain. Would highly recommend! Visit in the morning for a peaceful experience and the best photo opportunities with the morning light.
5. Ominik March Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Location – The trailhead began off of Chemin Boat Cove Road, just a little ways west of the intersection with Wasagaming Drive. Distance/Time – 1.9 km round trip/35-45 minutes Rating – Easy Parking – There are three parking spots situated at the trailhead along Chemin Boat Cove Road. There is also a larger parking lot located at the intersection with Wasagaming Drive and Chemin Boat Cove Rd
Reviewed By IMHOcanadian - Winnipeg, Canada
Be sure to stop in at the gift shop in the interpretive centre to rent a dip netting kit for $3 that includes a pail, dipnet, magnifier, and a book listing the most common creatures to catch, observe and release in the marsh. An easy, boardwalk covered walk is pleasant enough for just a stroll with a friend to watch the red-winged blackbirds and other marsh life....but with a kid or two along, it becomes hands-on biology fun. Leeches, minnows, boatmen, water striders and numerous other creatures will delight young adventurers. Not to be missed! Be sure to wear a hat and some sun screen if you're going mid-day or mid-summer, as there is very little shelter from the sun.
