In June Samantha Page meets lake and sky as oneThe summer paddling here in Winnipeg often starts with a day trip to Elk Island, about an hour's drive north of the city the small provincial park is still an accessible but quiet paddle. There are no developed "put-ins" or docks so power boat traffic is limited to a few fishers and cottagers at nearby Victoria Beach.
The Island park is restricted to day trippers, many wade across a sand bar to enjoy private pocket beaches on the south shore or hike trails that circumscribe the four and a half kilometer long island. Most visitors stay toward the south end. My favorite stop is a small deserted cove on the north west tip, where I seldom encounter more than soaring eagles, vultures and the occasional like minded paddler seeking solace on a quiet beach.
It is however a Lake Winnipeg Island. Our first visits this year stretched across mirror smooth waters and cloudless prarie blue skies. My last trip here in late September was clear and windy. Meter high swells made for interesting paddling, sand blasted us while we beach combed and ate a gritty lunch. Though later in the season, warm waters were still thankfully, comfortable.
The Island park is restricted to day trippers, many wade across a sand bar to enjoy private pocket beaches on the south shore or hike trails that circumscribe the four and a half kilometer long island. Most visitors stay toward the south end. My favorite stop is a small deserted cove on the north west tip, where I seldom encounter more than soaring eagles, vultures and the occasional like minded paddler seeking solace on a quiet beach.
It is however a Lake Winnipeg Island. Our first visits this year stretched across mirror smooth waters and cloudless prarie blue skies. My last trip here in late September was clear and windy. Meter high swells made for interesting paddling, sand blasted us while we beach combed and ate a gritty lunch. Though later in the season, warm waters were still thankfully, comfortable.
Meter high September swells make interesting paddling 
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