The Manigotagan River drains an area of approximately 450,000 acres (184,000 hectares or 1,800 square kilometers) on the East Side of Lake Winnipeg. The river originates in Ontario's Woodland Caribou Park and flows through the Boreal Forest, the characteristic vegetation of the Canadian Shield.
The climate is continental, with hot summers and cold winters. Paddling season is from mid-May (after the ice breaks up) until October. July is usually the hottest month with average monthly maximum temperatures up to 25 degrees Celsius. The majority of the precipitation falls in the summer. However, Manitoba has a fairly dry climate and average precipitation in July is approximately 76mm. - For more detailed climate information, go here.
Environmental threats to this beautiful area include logging, mining, forest fires and recreationalists. Recreationalists, including paddlers, pose a hazard because they may inadvertently contaminate the water (which is used as a drinking water source by the community of Manigotagan), cause forest fires, leave garbage behind, disturb the wildlife, and trample or otherwise destroy the vegetation. Throughout this website and the interactive maps we give tips on how to behave so you do not pose a hazard to this beautiful area (e.g., check out No Trace Camping). Please be respectful and protect the river and its ecosystem!