One spot has opened up for the June 20th PSKA Roseau River Kayak 3 hour Tour. No, we won’t get washed up on an island with Gilligan. This very picturesque river holds some amazing history and contains contain some challenging rapids that will test your sense of calm under pressure. Reach out to Rob at prairieseakayak@gmail.com to learn more or book your spot. See you in the water!

We are excited to venture north to Hecla Island for a 5 hour tour to explore the ancient reminders of a receding Lake Agassiz. Hecla is characterized by a peninsula of land, a series of islands and adjacent waters in Lake Winnipeg. Landscapes include coniferous and mixed forests, limestone cliffs, and silica sand beaches. Depending on lake conditions, we will be paddling north to Punk Island, just north of Hecla. There we will relax on a limestone rock beach and share in a shore lunch. Reserve your spot today! Previous lake kayaking experience is required. Continuous paddling for an hour or more should be anticipated as we are out on Lake Winnipeg in potentially challenging conditions. Paddling in a double kayak is an option for participants. Lake paddling instruction and rescue techniques are provided. The Hecla Tours take place in August 1st and September 5th. See you on the Big Lake at Hecla!

On July 1st, Canada Day, participants will be outfitted with headlamps, provided with night paddling instruction, and then will head out for a two hour expedition to take in the night sky, first by observing what nature provides on the canopy above us. Then we will ‘raft up’ to take in the spectacular annual Canada Day Fireworks Show at Gimli Harbour. It is exciting to bob along as a group while the night sky comes alive with colour. Previous kayaking experience required. See you in the dark on the water!

The PSKA Yoga Kayak Tour No! We don’t attempt the eagle pose on our kayaks, although a swim might be refreshing after our yoga practice! Stow away your yoga mat on your boat and enjoy a relaxing paddle as we weave our way toward the Lake. Once there we will disembark and be treated to yoga on the beach by a certified instructor (30 minutes). This three hour excursion will also include opportunities for nature sightings, basic kayak instruction, and a snack break (bring along some treats). Leanne Stevens is a qualified Yoga instructor who has been actively teaching yoga for the past 30 years. She draws from her studies in India to offer an informed and authentic yoga experience. After our yoga session we will relax on the beach before returning to our kayaks to leisurely paddle back to our launch site. This tour will be offered on June 28th and August 30th. See you on the water!

Netley Creek Tour Join us for this unique 3 hour kayaking tour as we set out into the diverse offerings of the Netley-Libau Marsh which is considered the largest freshwater coastal wetland in North America. It is the ideal habitat for a variety of aquatic dependent birds and amphibians. Migrating birds find this place ideal for stopping over and many brooding female birds find this a perfect place for raising their young. There are also a great variety of fish species that are contained within these nutrient rich waters. Nature interpretation provided. Kayaking instruction provided. Ideal for participants of all kayaking experience levels. Tours this year run on June 6 and July 12. See you on the water!

Little Limestone Lake is the largest marl lake in the world. Spending time in its clear turquoise waters is truly awe inspiring. This trip is offered twice this year: July 17-19 and September 11-13. This is a multi-day tour that includes three separate kayaking excursions (approximately 10 hours in total) to explore northern Manitoba on both Little Limestone and Footprint Lakes. Little Limestone Lake is known for its turquoise waters, smooth pebbled shores, and its ability to change colour at different periods of the day. This amazing lake, due to its distance from major centres, is a relatively untouched paradise. Participants of this tour will meet on the afternoon of the first day to embark on a Little Limestone Lake afternoon or evening paddle, retire to a nearby lodge for some nighttime relaxation, and then return the next morning to set out for a day tour to explore deeper into the lake. On the third day, participants will explore Cedar Lake or Footprint Lake, a beautiful water body nearby our accommodations north of Grand Rapids, MB. Times and exact locations for each excursion will be weather dependent. We will welcome what nature brings us. Note: Little Limestone Lake is 5 hours north of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Lodging will be at Moak Lodge near Grand Rapids, MB, about 40 minutes way from Little Limestone Lake. Accommodations will offer shared cabin spaces. Participants provide their own meals and can prepare them in the shared kitchen. Previous lake kayaking experience is required. These are large lakes that can challenge even experienced paddlers when the weather turns. But it is so worth it!

The Pinawa Dam Tour begins at ‘The Channel’ that once fed the Old Pinawa Dam downstream. We will paddle by granite bluffs and also encounter wetland surroundings as we meander our way down to the dam. Enjoy the 11 km paddle featuring diverse flora and fauna along the river including a wide variety of birds as well as painted and snapping turtles. Previous paddling experience is required due to the tour length and the class two rapids along the way. This tour offers river and lake travel which leads us toward the old Pinawa Dam which we will explore after stopping for lunch. Paddling through intermittent rapids is a different challenge and this tour offers a good introduction to paddling in moving water. Instruction will be provided prior to the tour. Allow for 6 hours. Helmets provided. This is a one way tour. Participants will be transported back to their vehicles after we’ve explored the dam. See you on the water!

With Joel Fridfinnson, a local Icelandic historian, along for the ride, paddling along the Icelandic River feels like we are stepping back into the 1870s as we paddle past sites with historical significance along the way. The Icelandic River is full of miraculous and sobering stories that make the River come alive as we paddle along on our way to the town of Riverton, Manitoba. This three hour tour is ideal for the history buff or for those want to better understand the pioneering history of this area. Paddle in close to our historian as he regales us with haunting tales of a simpler yet difficult time. Take in the charming and natural surrounds contained along the river. Paddling instruction is provided. Ideal for participants of all kayaking experience levels. This tour takes twice this year: June 27th and July 11th.

The rugged beauty and compelling history of the Lake Winnipeg Narrows will be on full display during the Matheson Island Kayak Tour, located 2.5 hours north of Winnipeg. The incredibly scenic area is full of historical and geological significance which we will explore first hand. Depending on weather conditions, the exact tour details will vary, including a day paddle from Matheson Island to Black Bear Island, exploration of the fine sand beaches of the west side of Matheson Island, and/or a paddle into Jackpine Bay to the Pine Dock caves to explore on foot…and a chance to board one of the few operating cable ferries in Manitoba. Allow for 6 hours. Given that we will be paddling on the open lake, previous paddling experience is required.