EXPLORE INNER SEAS
PSKA is dedicated to providing opportunities to enjoy guided kayaking in a safe setting, namely Willow Creek (3 miles south of Gimli, Manitoba) which flows into Lake Winnipeg. You will be provided a two hour guided tour of the creek where you can glide above the water’s surface, allowing you to get close to nature.
On specific days, outlined in the calendar, we provide special experiences as part of our kayaking tours (examples are yoga, birding, photography, celestial viewings, and other special events). These packages provide fun and exciting ways to freely explore the Creek and Lake.
About the Area
Willow Creek is the terminus for a 1200 square kilometer watershed as it flows into Lake Winnipeg.
Wetlands have often been described as the kidneys of the landscape because of the role they play in water and chemical cycles. Wetlands filter out sediment and pollution from the surrounding environment so that the water they discharge is cleaner that which entered the wetland. In this manner, wetlands act as both a sink and source, storing and passing on vital resources to their local environment.
The Willow Creek is home to the tall grass and prairie marsh ecosystem that supports a wide variety of amphibians, birds, invertebrates, mammals, reptiles, and fish. Over a hundred species of plants adorn the Creek as well.
Icelandic River Tour
(July 8 – 10:00 am) Sold Out
Icelandic River
Riverton, MB R0C 2R0
Pinawa Dam Day Tour
(July 15 – 11:00 am) Sold Out
Pinawa Dam
MB-520, Pinawa, MB R0E 1L0
Whiteshell Day Tour
(July 22 – 10:00 am) Last Few Tickets
Whiteshell Provincial Park
Hecla Island Tour
(July 29 – 10:00 am)
Hecla Island - Gull Harbor
Hecla Island, Gull Harbour, R0C 2R0
Icelandic River Tour
(Aug 5 – 10:00 am)
Icelandic River
Riverton, MB R0C 2R0
Little Limestone / Footprint Lake, 3-Day Tour (Aug 18-20) Sold Out
Little Limestone Lake
Whiteshell Day Tour
(Aug 26 – 10:00 am)
Whiteshell Provincial Park
Where will you find us For the Willow Creek Kayak Tour?
Prairie Sea Kayak Adventures operates on the intersection of Willow Creek Road & Highway 9.
Driving directions:
The Willow Creek access is located at 107N (Willow Creek Road) at highway 9. From Winnipeg, travel on highway 8 until Highway 519. Turn right and travel East until highway 9. Turn left on highway 9 and travel 4 miles North to the destination. From the North, travel down highway 8 until you reach Gimli Park Road, turn left and then travel 1.5 km to highway 9. Turn right on highway 9 and travel 5 km to the destination.
- Distance from Winnipeg: 74 km
- Distance from Gimli: 5 km
- Distance from Winnipeg Beach: 9 km
OUR KAYAKING PACKAGES:
Meet your Guide
Rob Jantz has over twenty years of kayaking and canoeing experience on flat and moving water. He possesses multiple years of leading school canoe trips, and is certified in First Aid/CPR, Boater Safety Courses, Boat Rescue Courses, Level One Flat Water Canoe Safety Course, Kayak Roll Clinic Course, and has participated in multiple canoe and kayak tripping on lakes, rivers, and ocean.
Most importantly, Rob is a lover of nature. Entering the 7th year of guiding with PSKA, he continues to be passionate about experiencing the unexpected gifts of nature while in the company of others.
Before you paddle:
Our aim is to provide you with a safe, enjoyable, exhilarating kayak adventure. There's a few things to know before embarking on a PSKA tour.
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In addition to the Willow Creek, Netley Creek, Hecla, Whiteshell, Pinawa Channel, Yoga, Icelandic River, and celestial tours, we are adding one more tour this year, a two-day tour to Little Limestone Lake. Be sure to check that out.
Looking forward to seeing some familiar faces and folks who are new to our tours in the 2021 season!
I’m looking for a good life jacket for kayaking, one not bulky, anyone have some suggestions?
Little limestone sounds amazing!
We are excited for this year adventures
... looking forward to getting out on the water ..😎
... do you have your schedule made up ??? Thanks
Hope to get out this year.
Wonderful !
I can’t wait!!!
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Can't wait!!!
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The nights may be frigid as temperatures dip to well below zero across most of the country, but there’s a good reason to bundle up and head outside over the coming week: the Geminid meteor shower.
Prairie Sea Kayak Adventures will be hosting tours on six different water bodies beginning on July 1st. they are Willow Creek, the Icelandic River, Netley Creek, Lake Winnipeg, the Winnipeg River, and Lone Island lake. All of these can be explored on the PSKA website.
Community Paddle. 6 pm on Friday, August 2nd. Meet on the beach just south of the Gimli Yacht Club. Bring your boat and some snacks for the paddle. See you there!
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PHOTO GALLERY
Check out some photos of PSKA Adventures and the biodiversity of the Willow Creek / Lake Winnipeg area.
