Outdoor Adventures
Visit our new Unexpected Manitoba blog
Manitoba is an endearing collection of people and places like no other. From the heart of Winnipeg to every corner of the province, there is so much to see and so many people to meet. We're exploring the province and blogging about it: the province's hot (and cold) spots, hidden treasures, life on the Canadian prairies and more.
Learning in the wild
Turn the forest, tundra, wetlands, or grasslands into your personal wilderness classroom. History, geography, geology, biology and much more all populate Manitoba’s landscape. Take time to exercise your body and enrich your mind as you settle your soul in Manitoba’s wilderness. And while there won’t be a test at the end of your trip, you’ll come away with all the answers you could ever need.
Outdoor Map Itineraries
Planning an outdoor adventure? Our itineraries and interactive maps can 
help you get the most of your time here. Find accommodations, restaurants, Manitoba Star Attractions, and much more. Peruse the maps and print out what you need to get you to and from your destinations.
Also check out: Bears, Whales & Northern Lights, Weekend Getaways, Wild In River City and Find a Guide in the Archives.
Outdoor Resources
Refer to these helpful books & maps to navigate your adventure in Manitoba.
Planning Your Trip
Whether travelling alone, with family or friends, you will find helpful information on this and other pages throughout this website.
Up to Churchill to see the polar bears
Visitors can submit stories of traveling in Manitoba through the Unexpected Manitoba blog. Did you see a great play? Enjoy a fabulous meal? Click below for more information and to submit your moment.
We took off from the Winnipeg airport at around 6:30 a.m. in the dark: my Aunt Mary from Georgia and me, Jean from Minnesota. We each took window seats as we did not want to miss anything. It was dark but we could see lights of Winnipeg as we took off and headed north. Then no more lights, just darkness until the sun started to climb above the horizon.
As the sun rose, we saw lakes (lots of lakes) and forests… no lights, no houses, no roads - just awesome. It made me think of Gary Paulson’s book “Hatchet,” where a young man is flying with a pilot over the bush of northern Canada and the plane crashes. The young man had to learn to survive in the wilderness. Well, I enjoyed seeing the lakes and the colors change from orange on the horizon and deep purple to a dark green below and a gray blue of the water. Then we were swallowed up in clouds. And I thought Uh oh, it is snowing – will we be able to land in Churchill?
My name is Celes Davar, your Outdoor Ambassador, and I am president of Earth Rhythms, a learning adventure company located beside Riding Mountain National Park. As a photographer, naturalist, and adventure experience creator, I’ve discovered amazing people, places and things to do in this province that are not well known. I'm here to share these authentic, fun and distinctly Manitoban outdoor experiences. Consider this your invitation to discover Manitoba outdoors, in new ways, in all seasons!
Celes on Unexpected Manitoba
Celes has posted a few of his most memorable stories to Unexpected Manitoba, Travel Manitoba’s new blog hub dedicated to sharing stories of Manitoba adventures. Submit yours today!
