Bloodvein River, Manitoba

Submitted by Cathie Oklassic on
Updated on Tue, 05/26/2026 - 15:36
Outing Type → 
Whitewater
Event Location: Bloodvein River, Manitoba
Dates: June 21 - July 12 
Event Duration: 20 paddling days, 2 travel days
Difficulty Rating: Intermediate - Advanced
 
TRIP AT A GLANCE:
22 Total days - 20 paddling days + 2 travel days
4 rest/layover days
203 km paddling - Bloodvein River + WCPP approach lakes
1,795 m portaging - 17 confirmed portages
26 named rapids - Mostly class I-III
 
Short notice but we are looking for 2 more people to join our trip, 4 paddlers total. 
Dates are not flexible, all arrangements have been pre-booked, exception VIA Rail, interested party can meet in Red Lake, ON on June 22
 
Bring your own canoe and gear or canoe rental can be arranged at outfitters.
 
*If you have access to the book Wilderness Rivers of Manitoba by Hap Wilson, there is a large section on the Bloodvein, including maps and descriptions of rivers/rapids.
 
Please contact directly @ email below with brief description of experience.
The Basics
Event Location

Bloodvein River, Manitoba

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
20 paddling days, 2 travel days: June 21 & July 12. First day on the river June 23
Difficulty Rating
Advanced
Registration Cut Off
June 12
Participant Info
Who's Invited
backcountry adventures, intermediate - advanced whitewater paddlers who enjoy the challenge of grade I-III rapids, portages & beautiful scenery, maybe a few bugs.
Maximum Group Size
4
Minimum Group Size
2
Itinerary
Itinerary description
TRIP ITINERARY in sequence
June 21 - depart Toronto Union Station, Via Rail (optional to meet in Red Lake, Ontario on June 22 to organize gear)
June 22 - arrive Red lake, ON, layover, gear prep
June 23 - charter flight: Red Lake-Simeon Lake, WCPP (booked)
July 12 - take-out: Bloodvein River First Nation-shuttle (booked) to VIA Rail, Winnipeg-Toronto  (or your choice of travel home)
 
Put-In - Simeon Lake, WCPP June 23
Take-Out - Bloodvein River first Nation bridge. July 12
Parks - Woodland Caribou PP (ON) + Atikaki PP (MB)
Required Items to Bring

A good attitude and sense of adventure as well as camping, whitewater gear and hiking boots.

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