The East Beaches Fall/Winter Guidebook
Recreation
Grand Beach Provincial Park has 18K of trails that are groomed for both classic skiing and skate skiing.
Recommended access point at the end of Lester Blvd. Take slight left through yellow gates, then parking just ahead on the right next to trail head. See image included here.
Snowmobile Trails Map on page 1 of PDF:
https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/pubs/parks-protected-spaces/maps/winter_maps/winter_grand_beach.pdf
Note, a snopass may be needed for snowmobiling on trails.
Grand Beach Cross Country Ski Trails
Grand Beach Provincial Park has 18K of trails that are groomed for both classic skiing and skate skiing.
Recommended access point at the end of Lester Blvd. Take slight left through yellow gates, then parking just ahead on the right next to trail head. See image included here.
Snowmobile Trails Map on page 1 of PDF:
https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/pubs/parks-protected-spaces/maps/winter_maps/winter_grand_beach.pdf
Note, a snopass may be needed for snowmobiling on trails.
The Beaches Community Centre is the epi-centre of winter fun. Here you will find the Ski Trailhead, Snow Hill, Outdoor Skating Rink and Indoor Community Centre.
Victoria Beach X-Country Ski Loop is a 4.5 kilometer lightly trafficked loop trail. For a trail map go to the AllTrails website and search "Victoria Beach X-Country Ski Loop".
Victoria Beach Community Center
65 Arthur RoadThe Beaches Community Centre is the epi-centre of winter fun. Here you will find the Ski Trailhead, Snow Hill, Outdoor Skating Rink and Indoor Community Centre.
Victoria Beach X-Country Ski Loop is a 4.5 kilometer lightly trafficked loop trail. For a trail map go to the AllTrails website and search "Victoria Beach X-Country Ski Loop".
Lake Winnipeg is one of the top ice fishing spots in Manitoba.
Visit these local businesses for ice shack rentals, fishing equipment, licenses, fishing guides, etc.
https://www.lakewinnipegoutfitters.com/
https://www.lakewinnipegicefishingshackrentals.ca/
For local ice fishing info, visit Lake Winnipeg Ice Report: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1902402216638000/permalink/3066448086900068
Popular places to set up ice shacks:
Yellowbrick Road - https://goo.gl/maps/DDZdfMj3wsEw9fM4A
Lake Winnipeg
Lake Winnipeg is one of the top ice fishing spots in Manitoba.
Visit these local businesses for ice shack rentals, fishing equipment, licenses, fishing guides, etc.
https://www.lakewinnipegoutfitters.com/
https://www.lakewinnipegicefishingshackrentals.ca/
For local ice fishing info, visit Lake Winnipeg Ice Report: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1902402216638000/permalink/3066448086900068
Popular places to set up ice shacks:
Yellowbrick Road - https://goo.gl/maps/DDZdfMj3wsEw9fM4A
In the Fall and Spring, explore the many marked hikes in the East Beaches. A few recommended hikes include:
1. Lakefront Hike - Yellowbrick Road to Johnny's Drive (park in parking lot off of Yellowbrick Rd off Lakeshore Rd in Belair)
2. Brokenhead Wetland Trail - do this on the way to cottage or on the way home. For a trail map, go to the AllTrails website and search "brokenhead wetland trail".
2. Fifteen (15) Trails within the Victoria Beach area. To view Trail map go to the RM of Victoria Beach website and click on "Trails".
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Brokenhead Wetland Interpretive Trail
59 Provincial Trunk Hwy 12In the Fall and Spring, explore the many marked hikes in the East Beaches. A few recommended hikes include:
1. Lakefront Hike - Yellowbrick Road to Johnny's Drive (park in parking lot off of Yellowbrick Rd off Lakeshore Rd in Belair)
2. Brokenhead Wetland Trail - do this on the way to cottage or on the way home. For a trail map, go to the AllTrails website and search "brokenhead wetland trail".
2. Fifteen (15) Trails within the Victoria Beach area. To view Trail map go to the RM of Victoria Beach website and click on "Trails".
Food scene
Fully licensed restaurant, sports lounge and live bands make this a must-do on your vacation agenda. Catch all the Jets and Bombers games here.
http://www.birchwoodmotorhotel.ca/
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Birchwood Motor Hotel
112018 Provincial Trunk Hwy 59Fully licensed restaurant, sports lounge and live bands make this a must-do on your vacation agenda. Catch all the Jets and Bombers games here.
http://www.birchwoodmotorhotel.ca/
Retail
Forgot something? Saffies, open year-round, has fresh produce, groceries and other essentials, including gas and firewood.
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Saffies General Store, Albert Beach
2 Rue GirardForgot something? Saffies, open year-round, has fresh produce, groceries and other essentials, including gas and firewood.
Forgot something? Thomson Crossing General Store, open year-round, has fresh produce, groceries, movie rentals and other essentials, including gas. Currently closed - re-opening in 2024.
Thomson Crossing Community Store
39001 Belair RdForgot something? Thomson Crossing General Store, open year-round, has fresh produce, groceries, movie rentals and other essentials, including gas. Currently closed - re-opening in 2024.
Traverse Bay Corner Esso, open year-round, has fresh produce, groceries and other essentials, including gas and firewood. There is also an express Liquor Mart and Laundromat on site.
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Traverse Bay Corner
Manitoba 11Traverse Bay Corner Esso, open year-round, has fresh produce, groceries and other essentials, including gas and firewood. There is also an express Liquor Mart and Laundromat on site.
Carol’s on Leon carries home, garden, bird feeders, bird baths, cottage decor and so much more! With a huge variety in gifts, fashion jewelry, purses, one of a kind metal, canvas or framed art pieces and top quality clothes for each season. We also carry a variety of specialty food items from Maple Syrup, BBQ sauces, jams, jellies, dip mixes and even Morden's Chocolates for your sweet tooth! You can also find one-of-a-kind vintage items in store!
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Carols On Leon
46 Leon DriveCarol’s on Leon carries home, garden, bird feeders, bird baths, cottage decor and so much more! With a huge variety in gifts, fashion jewelry, purses, one of a kind metal, canvas or framed art pieces and top quality clothes for each season. We also carry a variety of specialty food items from Maple Syrup, BBQ sauces, jams, jellies, dip mixes and even Morden's Chocolates for your sweet tooth! You can also find one-of-a-kind vintage items in store!
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ATV or Snowmobile on over 200 kilometers of groomed trails
Visit local sites for trail maps and information:
Belair ATV Club
http://www.belairatvclub.ca/
Victoria Beach Snow Drifters https://www.vbsnowdrifters.ca/
https://snoman.mb.ca/trails.php?trailsID=19
Grand Beach Snowmobile Trails
https://snoman.mb.ca/trails.php?trailsID=58
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Sunsets and Sunrises
From the shores of Lake Winnipeg, you will find some of the most beautiful sunsets and sunrises in Manitoba. To catch the sunset, I recommend two sunset vistas:
1. End of Mary Glenn Road
2. Victoria Beach Pier
To catch a sunrise, the Albert Beach shoreline will not leave you disappointed.
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Geocaching
There are geocaches to be found throughout East Beaches. Popular places include Victoria Beach and in Belair, where we planted 6 geocaches. Download the Geocaching App to search for our Belair geocaches and more:
Mary Glenn Delight, Sunset Vista, Forest Path, Get Pumped, Things are Getting Rocky and Nature Run.