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Tube, Canoe and Raft Adventures is perfect for those seeking amazing Manitoba Retreats and Adventures.There’s a reason why thousands of people flock towards Pinawa during the summer months. The ultimate spot for all of your tubing, canoe and rafting adventures. Wilderness Edge offers excursion opportunity to anyone who dares to take on the channel. Located just one hour away from Winnipeg, we provide tubing and rafting adventures with equipment rentals, all at a fair price. Power-pack the experience with one of our complete day trips, overnight or weekend packages.
Popular with: Youth retreats, school retreats, mens retreats
See Canada’s best-kept secrets and experience nature with your 5 senses as it was meant.
Where in Canada can you experience so much Adventure just an hour from a major city? The sad truth is most Canadians don’t understand how TRULY BREATHTAKING Central Canada Boreal Forest is.
This is the opportunity to invest in yourself. Located just one hour away from Winnipeg, we provide the equipment and the guide at more than a fair price.
Popular with: Team building, First Nations Conferences, Business conferences
18 holes of golf
Shared cart for 2 people (or 2 carts for 3 people)
Two bedroom suite with a bed for each person or Bachelor Suite for couples with 1 queen log bed.
Based on a double or triple occupancy booking. This golf season, take on one of the best Manitoba course you’ve never played just 1 hour from Winnipeg. This golf package includes a night at Wilderness Edge Retreat and Conference Centre. A round of golf at Pinawa Golf & Country Club Course, and a shared cart rental; all for a fantastic package price.
Popular with: Couples Retreats, Conferences
Paint night
Express yourself! Getting creative is good for the soul (and we make it easy). Unleash your creative spirit.
Cake decorating
In this Manitoba Retreat Package for Decorating Basics, Loni Pakulak our resident cook will be your instructor.
Flower arranging
Create your own floral arrangement in this 2-hour class. Learn some tips and techniques that professional floral designers use to make their arrangements look their best and prolong the life of the fresh flowers.
Popular with: Women's Retreats, Family Gatherings
Hiking the Trans Canada Trail in Whiteshell Provincial Park around Pinawa is absolutely on the top list of activities if you love the outdoors.One of the easiest hikes with an estimated time of 51 minutes is the Old Pinawa Dam Trail. Remember to have a park pass with you before driving out to Old Pinawa Dam Provincial Park…
Popular with: Family gatherings, Womens retreats
Moss Spur Ranch is happy to offer private, semi-private, and group lessons. Cheryl is a CHA certified level 1 Western and English coach. The focus is on safe, effective and fun encounters with horses, encouraging the growth of confidence with handling horses while riding and on the ground.
Popular with: Family gatherings, Marriage retreat
“I rent tubes from here each year and I am always so pleased with how friendly and accomodating the staff are. I really appreciate the service!”
“What a beautiful place. Wilderness Edge hosted many of the events, workshops and artists at the Whiteshell Winter Arts Festival and put on an incredibly delicious steak dinner that was completely sold out by the end of the night! The staff are great to work with and I can't wait for another opportunity to enjoy their delicious food!!! The views from the dining room annex are incredible. Will be back for sure :)”
Rest and relaxation looks different for everyone, and we have so many options that everyone in your group will have their needs met
Test your mettle against each other with plenty of options for competition
Embrace the chill season, unforgettable winter adventures await you!
Pinawa has about 40 km of trails including a 7.5-km trail for skiing technique. There is a 7 km loop rated easy while all the rest are intermediate to difficult. The trails are the site of the Manitoba Loppet and the 50 km Super Loppet in late January. A 26 km section of the Trans Canada Trail from Pinawa Dam to Seven Sisters Falls is also maintained for skiing.
Ramble through the brush or along designated trails while winding through wooded lake country in Whiteshell Provincial Park.
We hope you include this as part of your stay with us in late February and March. Wilderness Edge has a gas motor ice auger and plenty of places to fish including a few favorites. The Esso station beside us keeps stock on frozen minnows and fishing licenses.
Snowboard down slopes that cater to both novices and seasoned riders. Each descent promises a rush of adrenaline, matched only by the breathtaking views of the snow-clad forests of Pinawa. For those who prefer a more nostalgic winter experience, sledding at Wilderness Edge offers a delightful throwback to simpler joys, feeling the crisp winter air against their faces, and zoom down the gentle hills. Whether you're carving down a slope on a snowboard or enjoying a spirited sled ride, Wilderness Edge ensures a winter escapade that's both memorable and invigorating.
There’s a reason why thousands of people visit Pinawa during the winter months. It’s the ultimate spot for enjoying nature, adventure, and Canadian heritage. Wilderness Edge offers onsite tours and experiences in a Boreal forest setting right on the historic Winnipeg River landscape. Located just one hour away from Winnipeg, we provide winter, spring, summer, and fall adventures and connect you with professional tour guides, equipment rentals, and all-inclusive stays, all at a fair price. You can also power pack your experience with one of our complete day trips, overnight or weekend packages.
Join an experienced wilderness guide to learn about how to stay safe, responsible, and thrive in the harsh winter environment. You will learn about necessary “must do’s” as well as practice fundamental skills such as fire making, shelter building, navigation, and more. Our guides are knowledgeable so we welcome questions and focus on skills that the group wants to learn most.
Over the years I have assisted with teaching classes at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, fulfilled commissions, and have contributed to collaborative installation projects. My entire life I’ve had a love for art and a passion for teaching and am very excited to be leading our weekend art retreat.
“Love this place! I recently took my family to Wilderness Edge for a weekend getaway. It is an outdoor enthusiasts dream. We went ice fishing, walked along the river, played in the snow quincy on the retreat center's yard, and enjoyed an outdoor bonfire. Looking forward to coming back in summer to enjoy some canoeing and swimming. Would be great to come in a large group as there is ample space!”
“Attended during warm winter months. Amazing wildlife. Good food. Good people. Hard beds. Lots of snow mobiles.”
Any trip to Wilderness Edge wouldn't be complete without exploring the gems hidden around Pinawa. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a nature lover, or someone seeking tranquillity, Pinawa's landmarks offer something for everyone.
Pinawa’s Suspension Bridge is a popular tourist attraction and is located as a branch of the Trans Canada Trail. 54 metres long and 1 metre wide it crosses Pinawa Channel. The bridge is part of a loop for interpretive walks, casual fishing, and cross-country skiing.
Located on the Winnipeg River, Pinawa Dam was Manitoba’s first hydro-electric generating station. Old Pinawa Dam Park has become a historic site with walking paths and areas for surfing the rapids in the turbid waters.
Pinawa’s section of the Trans Canada Trail is a mix of 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.
Petroforms are figures laid out on bedrock in the forms of turtles, snakes and humans, and also in abstract patterns. Anishinabe and other First Nations people believe that they were left here long ago for the benefit of all people that might visit this site to receive their teachings and healing.
Built to mark the new millennium through the expression of a variety of themes, the Pinawa Heritage Sundial is located in the heart of Pinawa near the marina in a small park in a restful spot overlooking the Winnipeg River.
Central to our waterfront property is our 66 dock marina. The ironwood trail is located on both sides. We keep a cache of 6 canoes near the marina for our overnight guests to access from Sun up to Sun down.
“Take a walk down the Trans Canada trail along the Winnipeg River. Canoe through Whiteshell Provincial park. River tube or raft through the Pinawa Channel. Visit the Old Pinawa Dam. Hike into a lush boreal forest, a trail system of more than 52km awaits... After your activities, relax at the Wilderness Edge, overlooking the pristine wilderness of Manitoba.”
“We are from BC here on a family trip and decided to float with our Winnipeg family. We had an amazing time! Going to be back next year and will for sure make the trip out to float the river again! Thank you!!”
Don't some of our best group activities. These activities take just a second to plan ahead and will great some of the strongest memories of your time with us
One of our most popular activities! Old Pinawa Dam offers a short run that is repeated many times with several variations including body surfing! Talk with our staff for details. Also see Tube Rentals
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Visiting the dam while in the area is one thing to see in photos, but its a completely different experience to actually walk right up to the dam. To hear the sound of the water rushing over the spillway, and to see the massive size of the dam itself.
Manitoba Hydro provides free tours of the facility. Make arrangements a few days in advance. Phone 204-348-2603.
Located on the Wilderness Edge waterfront property and right beside our marina. Pinawa Rowing and Sailing Club offers both training and rentals throughout the season.
Located at PTH 44, slightly east of Rennie. The sanctuary protects nesting Canada geese each spring. The interpretive centre provides information about the biology of the geese and the history of the sanctuary, as well as an observation gallery for the lake and interpretive programs.Contact the Park Interpreter for more information at 204-369-3157.
Group packagesHike along with a Park Interpreter as we trek the 2.5 km trail around the Goose Pond and howl for wolves. We’ll listen for their haunting calls and learn more about this iconic canine.
Join a Park Interpreter for a hike along the 2.2 km Falcon Creek Trail. Along the way, hear the tale of the Falcon Lake UFO incident of 1967
Group packagesDiscover the history and culture of bannock, a staple bread of the voyageurs and Indigenous peoples, then try baking your own over a campfire. We’ll supply the ingredients!
Join a Park Interpreter for a night hike to Bear Lake. Along the way we will discover thevariety of owls that call the Whiteshell home along with what makes them so unique.
Group packagesFrom UFOs to sleeping dragons, the Whiteshell is home to some of the most unique stories you will ever hear. Join a Park Interpreter for a night hike to discover the incredible stories of the Whiteshell.
“We went out there for a group retreat for a buddy’s bachelor party. The rafting was lots of fun; a great way to connect with friends while enjoying the scenery. Great place to get out of the house and relax”
“Have attended at Wilderness Edge many times. Love the staff and management at the Edge. Rafting canoeing tubing and fishing are among my favorites. Thumbs up and highly recommend this facility to everyone looking for a true wilderness adventure.”
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We have one staff member with a severe allergy to pets, even to hypoallergenic pets, so unfortunately no.
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Yes! We regularly booking national and international groups that arrive at the James Richardson International Airport and use Winnipeg River Charter Services for about a 1.5 hours drive from the airport.
