Manigotagan River

$1,500.00

Located on Treaty No.5 Land, The Manigotagan flows into the east side of Lake Winnipeg. A Phonetic Anglicization of the Ojibway phrase Mannuh-gundahgan, which means "Bad Throat". The place where the waterfall makes a noise like a bad sound in the throat. The legend is that this eerie sound came from Wood Falls, just upstream from the mouth of the river.

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Located on Treaty No.5 Land, The Manigotagan flows into the east side of Lake Winnipeg. A Phonetic Anglicization of the Ojibway phrase Mannuh-gundahgan, which means "Bad Throat". The place where the waterfall makes a noise like a bad sound in the throat. The legend is that this eerie sound came from Wood Falls, just upstream from the mouth of the river.

Located on Treaty No.5 Land, The Manigotagan flows into the east side of Lake Winnipeg. A Phonetic Anglicization of the Ojibway phrase Mannuh-gundahgan, which means "Bad Throat". The place where the waterfall makes a noise like a bad sound in the throat. The legend is that this eerie sound came from Wood Falls, just upstream from the mouth of the river.

What’s Included?

  • Guides

    • 6:1 ratio

  • Wilderness First Responder & Swift Water Rescue Technician CertifiedMeals

    • All meals & snacks from Day 1 lunch to Day 5

  • Canoeing Equipment

    • Esquif TFormex expedition canoes

    • Paddles, PFDs, helmets (you may bring your own)

    • Throw lines and other safety accessories

  • Camping Equipment

    • Tents – free standing expedition up to 3 per tent

    • ‘Kitchen’ – tarp, cooking stoves, utensils, dishes, etc

    • Safety Equipment

    • First aid and repair kits, communications equipment

    • Canoe rescue & repair gear

  • Local Transportation

    • Winnipeg to Manigotagan

    • Transportation of guides, group gear, canoe etc to and from trip

What’s Not Included?

  • Tax: 5% of the trip fee

  • Personal clothing and gear

    • a recommended clothing & equipment list will be provided

  • Accommodations and meals in Winnipeg other than those listed above

  • Any additional expenses or costs incurred as a result of delays to the trip caused by factors beyond our control - i.e. wind, waves, unsafe paddling conditions, forest fire, pandemic, etc

  • Any costs associated with your emergency evacuation from the trip

    • please contact your local Travel Insurance Broker for more information on extended insurance options

  • Gratuities

    • We recommend $12-$15 per day per guide