Canoe Canada – The Bloodvein
Journey Through The Land That Gives Life

The Bloodvein river carves its way through an area of northern coniferous forest twice the size of Wales. Photo: Paul Kirtley.
The land through which the Bloodvein flows is a area of untamed boreal forest more than twice the size of Wales called Pimachiowin Aki (The Land That Gives Life), which Manitoba, Ontario and five First Nations are proposing be a UNESCO world heritage site.
The David Suzuki foundation calls it the largest intact piece of boreal forest on the planet.
This wilderness is a truly stunning environment in which to apply your expedition canoeing and bushcraft skills.

The Bloodvein River runs through a stunning area of pristine boreal wilderness. Photo: Paul Kirtley.
Itinerary Overview:
Day 1: (Friday): Arrive and overnight in Winnipeg. Day 2: Transfer to Red Lake. Preparation of equipment and food for expedition. Overnight Red Lake in accommodation. Days 3: Float plane to Artery Lake. Paddle to visit rock art. Wilderness camping. Days 4 – 16: Descent of Bloodvein River; Wilderness camping. Day 16: Final morning of canoe expedition, finishing at Bloodvein Village. Afternoon transfer to Winnipeg. Group meal and overnight in Winnipeg. Day 17: (Sunday) Visit to Manitoba Museum (optional). Return home.