Journey Through The Land That Gives Life
![The Bloodvein River runs through a stunning area of pristine boreal wilderness. Photo: Paul Kirtley.](https://frontierbushcraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/The-Land-That-Gives-Life.jpg)
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.
![Frontier Bushcraft Canoe Expedition on the Bloodvein River](https://frontierbushcraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Bloodvein_Overview_optimised_655.jpg)
This wilderness is a truly stunning environment in which to apply your expedition canoeing and bushcraft skills.
![First person point of view from stern seat of tandem canoe on the Bloodvein river, Manitoba](https://frontierbushcraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Paddle-The-Boreal-Bloodvein.jpg)
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.