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THE 10 BEST Manitoba Boat Rides & Cruises

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1. Sea North Tours

2. Splash Dash

3. Cat Eye Manitoba Fishing

4. Gangler's Sub-Arctic

5. The Clear Lake Marina

6. Blackwater Cat's Outfitters

7. Pinawa Channel Float and Paddle

8. Catdaddy Fishing Guide Service

9. Winnipeg Canoe Rentals

10. Pinawa Unplugged Eco Tours

11. Falcon Lake Marina

12. Crow Duck Lake Camp

13. Whiskers & Walleye with Bass

14. The Hardcore Surf & Paddleboard Company

15. WAV Paddling

16. Out Of The Blue Aquatic Adventures

17. RiverSongWilderness Outfitter

18. viking rentals.

19. Diver City SCUBA Inc

20. PegCity Marina

21. Wilderness Edge Retreat and Conference Centre

22. Paddlewheel River Rouge Tours

23. Agassiz Outfitters

24. Horned Owl Kayaks

25. Lake Winnipeg Outfitters

26. lake winnipeg outfitters, 27. paddlewheel riverboats.

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Enjoy the views and hear the stories

Take an interesting and informative 45 minute tour of downtown Winnipeg as seen from the Assiniboine and Red Rivers. You will be entertained by our Transport Canada certified Boat Tour Captains as they describe the many historically significant sites along the way. Tour leave hourly from 1pm to 8 pm, weather permitting. Life jackets are provided. Children, pets, food and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome.

THE 10 BEST Manitoba Boat Rides & Cruises

Boat rides & cruises in manitoba.

• Fishing Charters & Tours
• Kayaking & Canoeing
• Waterskiing & Jetskiing
• Stand-Up Paddleboarding
• River Rafting & Tubing
• Scuba & Snorkeling
• Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Good for Big Groups
• Good for Kids
• Good for Adrenaline Seekers
• Honeymoon spot
• Adventurous
• Good for Couples
• Budget-friendly
• Good for a Rainy Day
• Hidden Gems
• Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, photos, and popularity.

1. Sea North Tours

2. Splash Dash

3. Cat Eye Manitoba Fishing

4. Gangler's Sub-Arctic

5. The Clear Lake Marina

6. Blackwater Cat's Outfitters

7. Pinawa Channel Float and Paddle

8. Catdaddy Fishing Guide Service

9. Winnipeg Canoe Rentals

10. Pinawa Unplugged Eco Tours

11. Falcon Lake Marina

12. Crow Duck Lake Camp

13. Whiskers & Walleye with Bass

14. The Hardcore Surf & Paddleboard Company

15. WAV Paddling

16. Out Of The Blue Aquatic Adventures

17. RiverSongWilderness Outfitter

18. viking rentals.

19. Diver City SCUBA Inc

20. PegCity Marina

21. Wilderness Edge Retreat and Conference Centre

22. Paddlewheel River Rouge Tours

23. Agassiz Outfitters

24. Horned Owl Kayaks

25. Lake Winnipeg Outfitters

26. lake winnipeg outfitters, 27. paddlewheel riverboats.

What travellers are saying

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Riding Mountain National Park

The Clear Lake Marina offers family friendly, daily cruises on The Martese in July & August and a limited schedule in June & September. Please visit www.clearlakemarina.ca for cruise scheduling and more information. 

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Prise Fishing Outfitters

8 hours - 3 guests, additional guests $75 per person (up to 5 total guests)

6 hours - 3 guests, additional guests $75 per person (up to 5 total guests)

4 hours - 3 guests, additional guests $70 per person (up to 5 total guests)

3 guests, additional guests $70 per person (up to 5 total guests)

• Hecla trips require 50 dollar extra fuel charge fee.
• Professional guide and boat
• Fishing gear, bait, fuel, and all safety equipment required
• Fish cleaning service
• Cooler and Ice for drinks and lunch storage
• Guest are responsible for their food and drinks on boat. Cooler will be provided.
• Guests are responsible for obtaining Manitoba sport angling fishing license and provincial park pass where required (Hecla).
• Guides will come off 30 mins early to clean and package fish when required.
• All bookings can change due to weather conditions. Future dates could be discussed.
• 25 percent deposit required for booking. Deposits non refundable unless trip cancelled due to weather day.

10 things to  know about th e Boat Tour to Yor k Factory

Tours are offered on select days from June to August each year. Seasonal dates.

You will want to bring:  binoculars, camera, light layers, jacket, snacks, shoes you don't mind getting dirty, and sunglasses. Items to bring on the overnight trip are listed here . 

A dinner of BBQ burgers with all the fixings and a light breakfast is included.

Life jackets are of course provided.

The site tour of York Factory National Historic Site is provided by Parks Canada staff.

It is 240 miles (~386 km) via the Nelson River from Gillam to York Factory and return.

You will view storied Port Nelson, the beached dredge and the old trestle at the mouth of the Nelson River. 

Wild animals in the area include seals, polar bears, black bears, moose, caribou, eagles, wolves, foxes & more. 

Duration of the boat tour down the Nelson River is typically 3-4 hours each way.

Please let us know if you are interested in camping in the Gillam area and we can direct you to a spot close to the boat launch.

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Custom Churchill Tours

Explore Churchill on the Water with us!

Custom Churchill Tours is an indigenous boat tour provider in Churchill, MB specializing in small group tours in the Churchill River estuary and surrounding Hudson Bay waters

Join us on a Beluga Whale tour in the Churchill River estuary and Hudson Bay or a Parks Canada guide tour of the Prince of Wales National Historic Site. Safety is our top priority.

1-hr Beluga Whale Tour

Come aboard our spacious vessel to look for Beluga Whales in the Churchill River estuary. 

2-hr Beluga Whale Tour

Join us on our longer Beluga Whale Tour for an extended time in the Churchill River estuary and Hudson Bay.

Beluga Whales and Prince of Wales Fort Combination Tour

The Prince of Wales Fort is only accessible by boat during the summer months. After being transferred to the west side of the Churchill River you will embark on a guided 1-hr walking tour of this National Historic Site

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Brendan is a born and raised Churchillian of Metis decent who spends the majority of his summer on the Churchill waterways.

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Zodiac beluga whale watching, floe ice tours, zodiac boat charters, paddleboarding, sloop cove historic site & nature walk.

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Unfortunately, due to the high rising operational costs associated to a remote area a 5% fuel surcharge fee will be added on to the total costs of the beluga whale tours.  This is being implemented because of the carbon tax increases. We are looking forward to being of service and hosting your Beluga Whale Safaris in Churchill Manitoba.

Sea North Tours is located in Churchill on the shore of Hudson Bay in the Province of Manitoba and is blessed with many beluga whales that travel down from the Arctic Ocean, through the bay, to the Churchill River. 60,000 beluga whales inhabit the Western Hudson Bay region and about 3000 of those are found at Churchill.

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Calm Air is offering discounted rates on flights for clients of Sea North Tours. Please call Calm Air for pricing and information. Discount information will be provided once tours are booked and paid for in full.

Churchill’s ONLY Beluga Whale Friendly Company

Some belugas swim closely behind boats, enjoying bubbles from their props. But props can injure or even kill them. That doesn’t happen with Sea North boats. We either use jet drive or prop guards on our boats so there are no exposed moving parts beneath the water.

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Due to Department of Fisheries and Oceans new regulations, it prohibits us from offering the tour of swimming with beluga whales. This means that “snorkeling” with the whales is no longer possible.

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Sea North Tours have been amazing to work with. Not only are their drivers fantastic, but they really do have customer experience at the heart of their operation. They also have an incredible focus on safety, for the clients and the whales. It has been a pleasure to work with Sea North Tours and we are excited for the upcoming summer as well.

Sea North Tours. Simply the best! I’ve been all over the world in search of marine life encounters for photography and nothing beats the Beluga Whale action provided by Sea North Tours. I return to Churchill every summer from SE Florida because I never get tired of being bumped by belugas — the most interesting creature I’ve ever been in the water with. This is a family run business and they treat you like family, from the hotel accommodations to the breakfast every morning to the professionalism of the tours and other activities. I look forward to many more summers in Churchill with Sea North Tours and the belugas.

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Dive into the Arctic's Wonders

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Your life-changing adventure starts here!

At Lazy Bear Expeditions, we are committed to offering authentic Arctic experiences. Established in the heart of Churchill, our commitment to excellence, sustainability, and genuine hospitality has made us the preferred choice for Arctic explorers. Dive into adventures that resonate with your soul as you bond with nature in its purest form.

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Experience the Arctic's Warm Embrace at Lazy Bear Lodge, our enchanting haven hidden amidst nature's untouched magnificence. From reclaimed timber to recycled windows that whisper tales from their first home in an 1800's Hudson Bay Trading Post, our lodge takes you on a captivating journey into the history and culture of Churchill.

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Authentic Construction : Our rooms, hand-built from reclaimed timber, offer an authentic wilderness experience.

33 Guest Rooms : Each equipped with private bathrooms, offering a blend of comfort and privacy.

Modern Conveniences : Despite our rustic setting, enjoy all modern amenities to ensure a comfortable and connected stay.

Acclaimed Dining : Experience the finest culinary delights at the Lazy Bear Cafe, rated as the best dining in Churchill by Lonely Planet.

Warm Ambiance : Large, inviting nordic fireplaces in both our cafe and lounge, perfect for relaxing after a day's exploration.

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"A lot of these tour companies—adventure tour companies—are a lot of 'fluff'. They do a lot of talk and...personally, all our trips have been good, but they don't meet up with the expectations and the promises you're going to get...and I can say that this company—it has been beyond my expectations. They have fulfilled it, completely."

"We've been fortunate. We've travelled with a lot of different tour companies including Nat Geo—we went with them of several very expensive trips...very good trips...outstanding trips with one of them being Antartica, and we've been with Rhodes Scholar, we've been with Odyssey and several others, but what I want to say is that I think out of all the tours we've been on, this is probably the best run tour we've been on, and I think that speaks to the fact that the staff Is s good as the staff is." View Full Video on Youtube

Our experience at Lazy Bear Lodge from the moment we were met to board our plane to Churchill was great , Arriving at the airport in Churchill and being met by staff from Lazy Bear went so smoothly . Our overall experience was beyond expectations from the moment we checked in . We stayed on an all inclusive plan, including tours every day for four days and three meals included. The food was excellent , as good as any fine dining menu , great wonderful presentations , the serving staff are so personable . The rooms are small but cozy, with white linens on the bed which give it a more updated look . But it isn’t about the room as you will discover , as we did. The Tour guides work here and are not only friendly but so knowledgeable…On tour we saw great northern lights , beluga whales on a zodiac and polar bears by helicopter and a dog mushing tour. These were the highlights for us. Highly recommend. You won’t be disappointed..

This was an unbelievable trip. Deacon and Eric were very knowledgeable - the staff at the Lodge was accommodating and fantastic. We saw lots of bear activity including mums with cubs, and a couple of highly interactive and engaging bears. Total count was high - perhaps 30 over two days? I travelled with my 82 year old mother and staff were very solicitous.

Did I mention the food? Really good - including local specialties such as Elk (amazing!). Overall highly recommended and I am looking at coming back for Belugas and Bears in the summer! The Dog Sledding was excellent as well.

I loved my entire experience in Churchill and a big part of that was staying at Lazy Bear Lodge. All the staff were lovely and a big thank you to Deacon and his family (who own lodge) who were excellent hosts. Deacon was my group’s guide and we had a great time out on the bay with the Belugas and out on the Arctic Crawler™ looking for polar bears (we spotted a mum and her baby).

I think the highlight for me was the coziness of the interior wood decor and the food. The meals were hearty and local. I tried arctic char, elk, and other local delicacies while there and the portions were generous and featured good variety of vegetables. My favourite was the polar bear shaped scones served at breakfast.

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Rent one of our cozy 4-person floating micro-cabins to spend a few nights reconnecting with the wild on the waters of the Winnipeg River. Handcrafted by a Canadian artisan woodworker, our houseboats truly are one-of-a-kind. Every detail has been designed to allow you and your family to immerse yourselves in one of Manitoba's natural wonders like never before. ​

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A hassle-free boating experience: You will meet your captain at the Pinawa Marina. He will explain all the amenities and safety features of your houseboat and help you board your supplies.

The journey into the park:   Your captain will then take you and your group on a 30 minute journey into beautiful Whiteshell Provincial Park, up to one of our four mooring locations. No boating license is required. Once anchored, the captain will return to the marina and let you enjoy your stay on your own.

Reconnect with the wild:   Our houseboats are designed from the ground up to have as little impact as possible on the environment. Make sure to bring binoculars for the fantastic bird-watching opportunities.

Paddle the old voyageur canoe routes :  Kayaks or Stand-Up Paddleboards are provided for everyone aboard as well as a historical map of the region to explore the river's rich history on your own.

Sleep under the stars, with a roof over your head:  As far away as you can be from the city's lights, the star-gazing opportunities are second to none. The views from your houseboat's windows are sure to be stellar.

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Parks Canada bans watercraft from Manitoba's Clear Lake for 2024 over zebra mussel concerns

Feds need to consider economic impacts on local businesses, manitoba minister says.

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Parks Canada says it is banning all watercraft on Manitoba's Clear Lake this summer in light of a 'likely invasion' of zebra mussels — a move that the province remains at odds with.

The temporary ban is in effect immediately and means that no personal watercraft — such as motorized boats, as well as canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards — are allowed on Riding Mountain National Park's biggest lake for the 2024 season, Parks Canada said in a Thursday news release.

The temporary ban is needed to determine whether there is an established colony of zebra mussels in Clear Lake and if eradication is possible, Parks Canada said, adding that personal watercraft can complicate, interfere and prolong that work while increasing the risk of spread.

Parks Canada officials reported removing a clump of live zebra mussels in the southern Manitoba lake last November.

Though two sets of tests earlier this year came up negative for zebra mussel environmental DNA in Clear Lake, Parks Canada's website says the invasive species could still remain.

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The decision to impose the ban was informed by available science and Indigenous knowledge, and provides "the best opportunity to battle a likely invasion," Parks Canada said Thursday.

The presence of any invasive species in Clear Lake is troublesome, since it drains into the Little Saskatchewan River, which feeds into the Assiniboine River, Parks Canada said.

Those bodies of water flow through five First Nations and several communities, including the cities of Brandon and Portage la Prairie.

The maximum fine for using a banned watercraft in Riding Mountain National Park is $25,000, according to the Canada National Parks Act.

However, there are three exemptions to the temporary ban, including The Martese — a commercial tour boat — as well as watercraft owned by Parks Canada and a vessel from Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Nation for cultural use of their traditional waters, the release says.

Those watercraft will be part of Parks Canada's research and will be inspected regularly.

Swimming and fishing is still allowed, but Parks Canada recommends visitors keep along the shore or wharfs.

Province wants more consultation

Manitoba Economic Development Minister Jamie Moses says the province has and will continue to tell the federal government that it wants to work to keep Clear Lake open to boaters in a responsible way.

"I think that we could find that balance, if there is further consultation by the federal government. Sadly, we haven't seen that," he told reporters at a Thursday news conference.

"We've been continuously saying that they need to consider the economic impacts that their decision is going to make for those businesses."

Moses said he expects the federal government will provide "some financial package" to those affected by the ban, but said the province does not plan to top up that support.

The province's latest budget includes an additional $500,000 to fight the spread of aquatic invasive species and increase watercraft inspection and decontamination stations across the province, Moses said, adding that some of those stations will be operational this weekend.

The minister says he was in Wasagaming two weeks ago to speak with local business owners, who told him there "wasn't enough consultation" by Parks Canada and the federal government about the situation in Clear Lake.

They also suggested Parks Canada consider "a similar yet enhanced" boat tagging system on Clear Lake for all watercraft that enter the water there, instead of a total ban, Moses told Steven Guilbeault, the federal minister responsible for Parks Canada, in a letter dated May 2.

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Greg Nesbitt, the MLA for Riding Mountain and the environment critic for the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives, says he advocated the same strategy to Guilbeault.

He called the temporary ban disappointing.

"It's a huge hit to the economy, not just of the businesses in Wasagaming," he told CBC. "It's the businesses outside the park, and I think within … the 40-mile radius of Clear Lake too."

Nesbitt says the area attracts 250,000 people and $50 million in profits each year.

"There's no question the numbers ... and the total sales in the area are going to drop, so it's devastating."

'Forever is not worth one summer'

But not everyone is upset by the ban. Aaron McKay, who's from Rolling River First Nation,  lives in Riding Mountain National Park, and operates his own business , says he's in favour of it.

"This might sound contradicting, but money is not the be all and end all," he told CBC.

"I'm happy for it, because it means that the waters will be protected."

McKay says he feels keeping watercraft on Clear Lake in light of the zebra mussel concerns would morally and ethically wrong.

"I would prefer that Parks Canada just be allowed to do their jobs, and to live up to their mandate … to protect our ecosystems," he said.

"If there's a chance that zebra mussels are in that lake, I don't want to take it," he said. "Forever is not worth one summer."

With files from Ian Froese

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