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Sightseeing
Located on the Winnipeg River, Pinawa Dam was Manitoba’s first hydro-electric generating station. Pinawa Dam was developed in response to the demand for residential and commercial power and was crucial to the rapid growth of Winnipeg in the pre-war years. The station began delivering power in 1906 and was closed in 1951 to allow the full flow of the Winnipeg River to serve the Seven Sisters Hydro Station built downstream.
Park Directions
Pinawa Dam can be found northwest of Pinawa or northeast of Lac du Bonnet on PR 520. From Winnipeg, follow PTH 59 north to PTH 44, east to PTH 11, north to PR 211, east to PR 520 and north 8.0 km/ 4.9mi. to the park. Distance: 97 km/60.1 mi.
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Pinawa Dam Provincial Heritage Park
Manitoba 520Located on the Winnipeg River, Pinawa Dam was Manitoba’s first hydro-electric generating station. Pinawa Dam was developed in response to the demand for residential and commercial power and was crucial to the rapid growth of Winnipeg in the pre-war years. The station began delivering power in 1906 and was closed in 1951 to allow the full flow of the Winnipeg River to serve the Seven Sisters Hydro Station built downstream.
Park Directions
Pinawa Dam can be found northwest of Pinawa or northeast of Lac du Bonnet on PR 520. From Winnipeg, follow PTH 59 north to PTH 44, east to PTH 11, north to PR 211, east to PR 520 and north 8.0 km/ 4.9mi. to the park. Distance: 97 km/60.1 mi.
For a breathtaking stop, visit the 50 m/650 ft Pinawa Heritage Suspension Bridge. Rising 4 m/13 ft above the water, the bridge spans the Pinawa Channel connecting with hiking and skiing trail areas. A covered picnic shelter and plenty of parking on site.
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Pinawa's Suspension Bridge
Trans Canada TrailFor a breathtaking stop, visit the 50 m/650 ft Pinawa Heritage Suspension Bridge. Rising 4 m/13 ft above the water, the bridge spans the Pinawa Channel connecting with hiking and skiing trail areas. A covered picnic shelter and plenty of parking on site.
Located on the Winnipeg River, Pinawa Dam was Manitoba’s first hydro-electric generating station. Pinawa Dam was developed in response to the demand for residential and commercial power and was crucial to the rapid growth of Winnipeg in the pre-war years. The station began delivering power in 1906 and was closed in 1951 to allow the full flow of the Winnipeg River to serve the Seven Sisters Hydro Station built downstream.
Park Directions
Pinawa Dam can be found northwest of Pinawa or northeast of Lac du Bonnet on PR 520. From Winnipeg, follow PTH 59 north to PTH 44, east to PTH 11, north to PR 211, east to PR 520 and north 8.0 km/ 4.9mi. to the park. Distance: 97 km/60.1 m
Pinawa Provincial Park
4178 MB-211
Located on the Winnipeg River, Pinawa Dam was Manitoba’s first hydro-electric generating station. Pinawa Dam was developed in response to the demand for residential and commercial power and was crucial to the rapid growth of Winnipeg in the pre-war years. The station began delivering power in 1906 and was closed in 1951 to allow the full flow of the Winnipeg River to serve the Seven Sisters Hydro Station built downstream.
Park Directions
Pinawa Dam can be found northwest of Pinawa or northeast of Lac du Bonnet on PR 520. From Winnipeg, follow PTH 59 north to PTH 44, east to PTH 11, north to PR 211, east to PR 520 and north 8.0 km/ 4.9mi. to the park. Distance: 97 km/60.1 m
Whitemouth Falls is the site of the confluence of the Whitemouth and the Winnipeg Rivers, providing a scenic view of the two rivers and of the Seven Sisters Falls hydro-electric dam. Whitemouth Falls is a great place to spend the day picnicking, fishing and observing wildlife, such as the American White Pelican which frequent the falls. This site is also a known and provincially significant staging and migration area for the Great Gray Owl.
There are three known archaeological sites of significance adjacent to Whitemouth Falls. Research into these sites indicates that they were used as campsites and were frequented as much as 4,800 years ago.
Whitemouth Falls Provincial Park was recently expanded under the Manitoba Protected Areas Initiative. For more information on the park and its designation, click here: Whitemouth Falls – Protected Areas Initiative
Park Directions
Whitemouth Falls is located 90 kms north-east of Winnipeg, just north of the community of Seven Sisters Falls off Provincial Road #307.
Whitemouth Falls Provincial Park
Whitemouth Falls is the site of the confluence of the Whitemouth and the Winnipeg Rivers, providing a scenic view of the two rivers and of the Seven Sisters Falls hydro-electric dam. Whitemouth Falls is a great place to spend the day picnicking, fishing and observing wildlife, such as the American White Pelican which frequent the falls. This site is also a known and provincially significant staging and migration area for the Great Gray Owl.
There are three known archaeological sites of significance adjacent to Whitemouth Falls. Research into these sites indicates that they were used as campsites and were frequented as much as 4,800 years ago.
Whitemouth Falls Provincial Park was recently expanded under the Manitoba Protected Areas Initiative. For more information on the park and its designation, click here: Whitemouth Falls – Protected Areas Initiative
Park Directions
Whitemouth Falls is located 90 kms north-east of Winnipeg, just north of the community of Seven Sisters Falls off Provincial Road #307.
Rushing rivers, clear deep lakes, warm sandy beaches and the fresh scent of jack pine. That's just the beginning of a great getaway in Whiteshell Provincial Park. It's a four-season park where nature sets the stage for an outdoor experience as civilized, or as wild as you choose; where a meteorite lake welcomes swimmers and scuba divers; and where children's days are easily filled at one of nature's great playgrounds. Let wildlife watch your best golf shot in years. Stretching far beyond the glimpse you get from HWY 1, Whiteshell Provincial Park will take you away from it all by trail, road, or by water. Choose any one of 200 lakes, throw in a hook and test your skills with big northern pike, bass, walleye, lake and rainbow trout.
Where to Stay
There are many options for accommodations. A private campsite by the water, a fully serviced site near the beach and playground, a group campsite, a rustic cabin or a family resort — choose what suits you best.
Park Directions
Leaving Winnipeg, take Hwy 1, 126 km/78.3 mi. east to Falcon Lake and West Hawk Lake. Additional entry points to the park include PR 307 at Seven Sisters Falls and PTH 44 at Rennie
Whiteshell Provincial Park
Rushing rivers, clear deep lakes, warm sandy beaches and the fresh scent of jack pine. That's just the beginning of a great getaway in Whiteshell Provincial Park. It's a four-season park where nature sets the stage for an outdoor experience as civilized, or as wild as you choose; where a meteorite lake welcomes swimmers and scuba divers; and where children's days are easily filled at one of nature's great playgrounds. Let wildlife watch your best golf shot in years. Stretching far beyond the glimpse you get from HWY 1, Whiteshell Provincial Park will take you away from it all by trail, road, or by water. Choose any one of 200 lakes, throw in a hook and test your skills with big northern pike, bass, walleye, lake and rainbow trout.
Where to Stay
There are many options for accommodations. A private campsite by the water, a fully serviced site near the beach and playground, a group campsite, a rustic cabin or a family resort — choose what suits you best.
Park Directions
Leaving Winnipeg, take Hwy 1, 126 km/78.3 mi. east to Falcon Lake and West Hawk Lake. Additional entry points to the park include PR 307 at Seven Sisters Falls and PTH 44 at Rennie
Construction of the station by the Winnipeg Electric Company (now a part of Manitoba Hydro) started in 1929, with first power in 1931, producing 75 megawatts from three vertical turbine-generator units. The second stage of construction began in 1948, when the last three units were installed. The last units were installed in 1952. The present capacity of the generating station is 165 megawatts, and in a typical year the station can produce 990 million kilowatthours. It is the largest generating station on the Winnipeg River. Power is transmitted over five 115 kV lines to Winnipeg, and sixth and seventh lines to the Whiteshell and on to Kenora, Ontario. [1]
The powerhouse is 128 metres long. The total discharge of water from the station is 1,146 cubic metres per second, with a total drop from forebay to tailrace of 18.6 metres. The station has a 225 metre long spillway. The forebay nominal elevation is 274.2 metres AMSL and the forebay area is 21 square kilometres. The forebay is retained by more than 12 km of dykes. [1] The reservoir is called Natalie Lake and is used for recreational boating and fishing.
When first constructed, operating staff lived in the townsite (Seven Sisters, Manitoba), but the plant was automated in the 1970s and put under remote control, requiring a much smaller on-site staff.
Seven Sisters Falls
Construction of the station by the Winnipeg Electric Company (now a part of Manitoba Hydro) started in 1929, with first power in 1931, producing 75 megawatts from three vertical turbine-generator units. The second stage of construction began in 1948, when the last three units were installed. The last units were installed in 1952. The present capacity of the generating station is 165 megawatts, and in a typical year the station can produce 990 million kilowatthours. It is the largest generating station on the Winnipeg River. Power is transmitted over five 115 kV lines to Winnipeg, and sixth and seventh lines to the Whiteshell and on to Kenora, Ontario. [1]
The powerhouse is 128 metres long. The total discharge of water from the station is 1,146 cubic metres per second, with a total drop from forebay to tailrace of 18.6 metres. The station has a 225 metre long spillway. The forebay nominal elevation is 274.2 metres AMSL and the forebay area is 21 square kilometres. The forebay is retained by more than 12 km of dykes. [1] The reservoir is called Natalie Lake and is used for recreational boating and fishing.
When first constructed, operating staff lived in the townsite (Seven Sisters, Manitoba), but the plant was automated in the 1970s and put under remote control, requiring a much smaller on-site staff.
Neighbourhoods
Lac du Bonnet is a town in Manitoba, Canada located 115 kilometres (71 mi) northeast of Winnipeg on the west shore of the Winnipeg River. It is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet. The word "Bonnet" is pronounced by locals as "bonny."[2]
Definitely attend the farmer’s market on the weekend
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Lac du Bonnet
Lac du Bonnet is a town in Manitoba, Canada located 115 kilometres (71 mi) northeast of Winnipeg on the west shore of the Winnipeg River. It is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet. The word "Bonnet" is pronounced by locals as "bonny."[2]
Definitely attend the farmer’s market on the weekend
Food scene
May long weekend until September
Saturdays
10:00 am to 1:00 pm (2:00 pm on long weekends)
Community Centre parking lot
Average of 60 vendors
Handmade, hand picked, home grown, hand baked only.
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Lac du Bonnet Farmers Market
25 McArthur AveMay long weekend until September
Saturdays
10:00 am to 1:00 pm (2:00 pm on long weekends)
Community Centre parking lot
Average of 60 vendors
Handmade, hand picked, home grown, hand baked only.
Watercraft rentals
Single or DOUBLE 3-Seat Jet Ski's for rent!! Single AND double trailers included for free plus free life jackets and UNLIMITED HOURS!! Must have Pleasure Craft Boating Licence and a valid driver's licence.
EVERYTHING you see in the pictures is EXACTLY like the models we own! All of our Yamaha's and Sea Doo's are extremely well maintained and cared for! Yamaha Waverunners & Sea Doos for rent from Winnipeg Watercraft Rentals in Transcona. These Jet Ski's are THE most reliable and fuel efficient Personal Watercraft in the industry! Single trailer, total weight under 1300lbs (can be towed by just about anything!) What better way to make your summer vacation or cabin/campsite rental even more fun than with one of these ultra fun, ultra reliable machines! :) All our 4 stroke 4 cyl jet engines pull teens or adults on a tube or wakeboard easily! -2 Supercharged 3 Seat Sea Doo WAKE's for rent -1 Triple seat Sea Doo GTX 160HP for rent - 1 Sea Doo 3 seat GTX Supercharged 215HP -1 Single Seat Sea Doo 3D (stand up or sit down) -1 Sea Doo GTi SE 3 seat 150HP
-All of our Jet Ski's are VERY well maintained, super clean, and have no more than 160 Hours!! Most are under 100 Hours!!
-Triple, Double or Single trailers included for free! Now taking bookings for spring, summer and fall 2021. -MUST have a Canadian Pleasure Craft Boating Licence and valid driver's licence. -Damage deposit is $500 (required to book up front) for one ski or $800 for two ski's (required up front to book). -We're Covid friendly & Fully vaccinated. Masks can be worn upon pickup and dropoff. Jet Ski's will be washed and sanitized thoroughly between rentals! -Must sign a waiver form for insurance -Trailer included for free -Unlimited hours -Free Life Jackets included! -Located in Transcona for pickup and dropoff. Close to Hwy#1, 59 and the Perimeter hwy.
-Delivery available for a small fee if needed.
-References of past satisfied customers available if needed! -Proof of ownership will be provided if required.
-2 Life jackets (all sizes avail), compliant safety kit, dock lines, bumpers, spare trailer tire, oil, cover and full tank of fuel will be INCLUDED with the rental. EVERYTHING you need to go have fun right away! -For a small fee, rider lessons for a full day or half day are available for first timers :)
-Extra tubes and wakeboards available for rent if needed :)
-Waverunners are fully booked! Still have 3 seat Sea Doo Wake and 3 seat GTX's for rent!
-Rental fees: (One ski w/trailer, Taxes included):
-$100/HR -Daily: $300 (8am-7pm) -2 days (weekday): $575 -Weekend (Friday eve - Sun eve): $600 -3 days: $850 -4 days: $1125 -5 days: $1400 -6 days: $1650 -Weekly (7 days): $1800 (1 day free) -2 weeks: $3600 (2 days free)
****DISCOUNTS OFFERED THE MORE DAYS YOU BOOK AND FOR DOUBLE SKI RENTALS AS WELL AS OUR SINGLE SEAT AND STAND UP SKI'S****
Phone (204) 218-0366 or 204-979-1804 (T.J) to book.
SPOTS STILL OPEN!!! Call for availability #204-218-0366
Winnipeg Watercraft Rentals
525 Victoria Ave WAmazing place to rent watercraft
Hoopla
5 Willis DrSuper fun for all ages