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Esker Tours in Manitoba
Embark on the journey of a lifetime with our esker tours in Manitoba. These tours offer an exhilarating chance to explore magnificent eskers in Canada, promising an adventure like no other. Awaken your spirit of discovery as you traverse through these ancient sand and gravel ridges. They’re testaments to the region’s glacial history. Whether you’re biking atop an esker, exploring archeological artifacts, observing wildlife, or simply soaking in the breathtaking vistas, our esker tours in Manitoba are some of the best activities to do in the eskers. Experience the thrill of this unique geological phenomenon and immerse yourself in the sublime beauty of the subarctic wilderness.
There are 13 major eskers in the region surrounding Egenolf Lake, which represents a globally rare concentration of geologic features. The Robertson Esker is the longest at more than 180 miles (approximately 300 km), one of the longest in the world.
Providing unique habitats
For both plants and animals, the eskers have been used as migration routes by barren-ground caribou and other wildlife for thousands of years. Archeological artifacts, commonly found on the eskers, indicate that ancient Indigenous peoples used the eskers as travel and hunting routes since the glaciers left the region approximately 8,000 years ago.
South Esker Tour
Eskers are large, sand dunes created below ancient glaciers as they retreated toward what now is Hudson Bay. Underneath the retreating glaciers, meltwater “rivers” deposited massive amounts of sand, gravel, and stone at their terminus – leaving behind the long, conspicuous geo-morphological phenomenon that is an esker.
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Lodge Esker Tour
Enjoy an easy walking interpretive esker tour directly behind the lodge.
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Bike to the top of an esker
Enjoy a unique ride through the transitional boreal forest or on the top of the eskers on a Salsa Fat Tire bike. It will be a ride unlike any you have ever experienced. Or you can be dropped off by floatplane and enjoy your biking expedition back to the lodge!
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North Esker Tour
The eskers in northern Manitoba are oriented in a southwest to northeast direction, matching the path of retreat of the last ice sheet, and rise up to 200 feet (approximately 60 m) above the surrounding landscape. The vistas from the top of these eskers are nothing short of breathtaking.
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Central Esker Tour
You will be accompanied by staff biologist Dr. Brian on his personal favorite esker where you will enjoy an informative overview of this pristine wilderness, and a cup of native Labrador tea.
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Floatplane trip over the Robertson esker
The iconic symbols that opened the Canadian North and it’s our ONLY way to travel around this area. You will surely experience a ride in one of these Canadian legends.
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Archeology Tour
Hike the Robertson Esker and see artifacts and portage markers dating back over 2,000 years. Habitation of this land by ancient people dates back to pre-history 8,000 years ago. We are constantly finding new artifacts and sites every year and you may even discover one for yourself!
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We know each guest has unique individual dreams and desires for their trip. Our personalized attention will assist you in choosing the activities that will set your trip above all others!
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