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Pick up/Drop-off:
Crescent Beach Cottages,
West Hawk Lake, Manitoba




The first stop on your adventure, West Hawk Lake, offers you a chance to stretch your legs beach side of Manitoba's deepest lake (115m), or ride horseback through the pristine forests of the area.

Camping, fishing and various water sports are also readily available at West Hawk. You'll need to bring a bathing suit, some sunscreen and a few sharp sticks for protection from the wildebeests. Just kidding, the sharp sticks are for roasting marshmallows, which grow in the many marshes surrounding the lake.  











Activities/Things to Do

This will be your first of two opportunites to learn to Wakeboard with guys from Hangtime - 1/2 hr lesson will run you about $45/pp, 1/2 day $110/pp, or charter them for the whole day with as many people as you can fit in the boat for $550.

Golf one of the best courses in Canada at Falcon Lake Golf Course, 18 holes will set you back $47 during the day, but a twilight round after 3pm is only $30!

Set off and explore the surroundings on horseback. A horse to yourself is $26.50/hour.

Rent a mountain bike and ride it around the lake to the Whiteshell Fish Hatchery and partake in a free tour.

Take a dive into the most popular diving site in Manitoba with some Scuba gear. 

There is also a wide variety of other outdoor adventures to partake in.

Hike a variety of trails in the area - Free

Walk down the original Trans Canada Highway to the Ontario Border

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General Information
West Hawk Lake is located 135 KM east of Winnipeg in the beautiful Whiteshell Provincial Park, and is by far the most popular destination in a park boasting almost 2800 square kilometers of Precambrian Shield,  lakes, rivers, and protected wilderness parkland. Hiking trails and canoe routes are abound around West Hawk Lake.
 
If your interested in relaxation and calm, the fall (Sept-October) is a great time to visit - when the trees are painted with vivid oranges, yellows, and rust -  but if your interested in excitement you have to come in the summer months (June-August) when the town is bustling with locals looking to unwind.

There is a Fish Hatchery on the North end of the lake that raises trout, walleye, and other species to replenish Manitoba's fishing stock. Tours are available.

At the Alf Hole Goose Sanctuary, you can see Canada Geese at close range. Each spring (May - June) a flock of over 200 birds returns to the area. The goslings hatch from mid May to June. During the summer months, the visitor center offers a variety of interpretive events. The center displays the history of the sanctuary and the biology of Canada geese. There is also a self-guided hiking trail and an observation gallery overlooking a small lake. Geese flying in formation fill the sky when they suddenly break formation and swoop down, seeking only a brief rest before continuing on their journey south.

Whatever season you choose, wildlife can be viewed. Black bear, deer, fox, otters, and chipmunks are just a few of the animals that roam around Whiteshell Provincial Park.

Museum of Geological History at West Hawk Lake, has displays of geological interest, including the history of the formation of West Hawk Lake (Scientists believe that is was created by a meteorite) as well as other interesting facts unique to the area.

Laslty make sure you pay attention to the nights sky. Some evenings, the Northern Lights are so energized, they will dance across the sky. Also, last year two comets have provided locals with spectacular viewing, the Hyatukake and most recently, Hale-Bopp.  Be sure to ask a local about the many UFO sightings in past years.
Accommodations

Crescent Beach Cottages
700 West Hawk Blvd, West Hawk Lake, MB
Toll free 1 866-349-2214
info@crescentbeachcottages.ca


BEDS: 10
TYPES OF ROOMS: Private
Toban RATE:  from $70/night (Double Occupancy)
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