Adventures
Winter
Crisp, white, crunchy snow under foot. Hot chocolate and warm fires. Explore via ski, snowshoe and snowmobile, experience the thrill of the ski hill or just take a break in the quiet of the season.
Spring
Our best kept secret — the sap is running, the eagles are returning. Spend a quiet evening on the dock listening to the ice break up for another year.
Summer
Wildflowers and moss carpet the forest floor. Loon songs and nature trails. Boating, swimming, horseback riding, golfing. Summer at the lake.
Fall
This is our most glorious time. Warm days and cool nights. Watch the changing colours. Listen to the ice form on a quiet lake beneath the northern lights. See the gathering of the loons as they prepare to migrate.
Photos by Emily Christie
Things to do in
Falcon / West Hawk Lake
West Hawk Lake Museum
Live music at the Busk Stop
Sailing with the Falcon Lake or West Hawk Lake Yacht Clubs
Rock climbing at the Lily Pond rock wall
Skiing, Boarding, Tubing & Live Music at the Falcon Ridge Ski Hill
Yoga
Ice fishing
Curling
Cross-country skiing
Snowmobiling
Dining — from diners and home-cooked meals to bistros and steak houses
Browsing gift shops around Falcon and West Hawk
Golf, tennis, lawn bowling and mini golf at the Falcon Golf Course
Horseback riding at Falcon Beach Ranch
Guided fishing adventures with Shield Outfitters
Boat rentals at the Falcon Lake Marina
Hiking The Great Trail
Public beaches around Falcon, West Hawk, Caddy & Star Lakes
Mountain biking
Geocaching
Backcountry and car camping
Caddy Lake tunnels canoe route
Attend a Festival! Summer (Meteor Fest, Falcon Fun Fest) or Winter (Snowdance Festival of Music & Winter, Beaver Days)
Hiking & Ski Trails
McGillivray Falls Self-Guiding Trail
On Highway 44 between the Lily Pond and the Caddy Lake campground. This 4.6-km trail will lead you through a small drainage basin typical of the Precambrian Shield and found throughout the park. A shortcut reduces the length of the trail to 2.4 km before it reaches McGillivray Lake. This intermediate hike takes three hours.
Whiteshell River Self-Guiding Trail
The trail is accessible from the Fish Hatchery on PR 312. Return distance: 2.8 km. Allow two hours. Trail guide available at the trailhead, corresponds to marked stops. Along the way you'll discover ways to keep our planet healthy.
The South Whiteshell Trail
This hike, bike and ski trail is a part of The Great Trail. A 14-km section runs between the Nite Hawk Cafe parking lot in West Hawk to the field behind the school in Falcon Lake. The trail continues through town, along the board walk to the Falcon Lake causeway and off down the South Shore Road, finally ending at Falcon Ridge.
Hunt Lake Hiking Trail
At the very end of Highway 44, just past West Hawk Lake. This 12.6-km trail leads north along the east shore of West Hawk Lake to Little Indian Bay. It returns on the same path. This intermediate hike takes three hours.
Falcon Creek Self-Guiding Trail
Off the Trans-Canada Highway near Falcon Beach Ranch. This 2.2-km trail reveals clues that glaciers once covered this land; rocks and boulders are scattered randomly from the the receding ice. One sees the effects of a forest fire as well. This novice hike takes one hour.
Falcon Ridge Trails
All trails begin at the Falcon Ridge ski chalet at the end of South Shore Road, near Falcon Trails Resort.
Top of the World Trail
This 4-km hike leads to the highest elevation in the area and a spectacular lookout above Falcon Lake. It returns on the same path. This intermediate hike takes one hour.
Sunshine
This short 2-km hike takes you to the top of the south facing ski slopes and a beautiful view of Falcon Lake from a rock outcropping. It returns on the same path. This novice hike takes 45 minutes.
High Lake Trail
This 7.5-km winter ski trail takes you to High Lake and along its shoreline. This is a ski-trail for experienced skiers.
There are numerous ski trails at Falcon Ridge ranging in length from 1.5 to 5 km and in difficulty from novice to expert. Check at the chalet for conditions.
Jessica Lake Self-Guiding Trails
On Highway 307, across from Jessica Lake Lodge. These trails consist of approximately 7 km of walking trails in three loops that meander along natural pathways of granite in the forest between Jessica and White Lakes. These intermediate hike, ski or snowshoe trails take about three hours. There are numerous other trails in the Whiteshell Park. Pick up a copy of the Whiteshell Wanderer from any of the Chamber members, or check out the Whiteshell Provincial Park website for a more complete listing of all the trails and activities available in the Park.