Road Trip Winnipeg to Pinawa – Hydro Heritage

Winnipeg Pinawa
110
km
1h30
drive
Summer
season

The Itinerary

Pinawa, a village in the Canadian Shield, is known for its suspension bridge (between the Pinawa and Winnipeg rivers) and Pinawa Dam Heritage Park — remains of Manitoba's first hydroelectric station (1906).

The Old Pinawa Dam, abandoned in 1951, forms an iconic site today with its concrete ruins. The Trans-Canada Trail rapids offer swimming and kayaking. Nearby: Whiteshell Provincial Park. The region attracts artists — galleries and studios to discover.

Points of Interest

  • ✦
    Old Pinawa Dam
    Vestiges de la 1ère centrale hydroélectrique du MB.
  • ✦
    Pont suspendu
    Pont 55 m sur la rivière Pinawa.
  • ✦
    Rapides de la rivière
    Baignade et kayak, accessible en sentier.
  • ✦
    Galeries d'artistes
    Communauté artistique active, ateliers visitables.
Practical info
  • Departure Winnipeg
  • Destination Pinawa
  • Distance 110 km
  • Duration 1h30
  • Category Medium (100–250 km)
  • Best season Summer
Themes
heritage river Kayaking Family Summer art

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