What an awesome time this was at Ganglers! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful edge of the world with us. I have fallen in love – not for the first time, since I have been to Manitoba before. But once again – I just love the ruggedness of the north and the unique landscape of the North Seal River.
It was such an adventure and I look forward sharing my story with readers.
Activities
Each guest has unique individual dreams and desires for their trip. At Ganglers, we work with each guest to construct an itinerary putting together the activities and adventure they desire. We guarantee a trip you will always cherish!
Included Experiences to Explore
The North Seal Wilderness
Northern Manitoba’s North Seal Wilderness is both vast and unique with a beauty. At Gangler’s, we utilize our 34 years of wilderness outfitting excellence as the key that unlocks this area for you.
Mountain Biking
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 or boat and enjoy your biking expedition back to the lodge!
Bike to the top of the esker!
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Tours
Our staff will guide you on unique tours of the area focusing on the wildlife, botany, geography, and the history of this unique wilderness.
We have several tours to pick from.
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Birding
Whether you are an experienced birder or not, you will enjoy the many interesting avian species in the Sub-Arctic regions. The North Seal and Courage Lake areas was studied extensively by the Manitoba Bird Atlas and recognized for several rare and interesting bird species. Long-tailed Jaegers, Smith’s Longspurs, Whimbrels, Red-necked Phalaropes, American Golden Plovers, Rusty Blackbirds, Northern Shrikes, Blackpoll Warblers were among the many species they sighted. We encourage you to add to our checklist of the many species that frequent this area.
NEW Spring Photography trip for Birding
Classic Canadian Shore Lunch
For many guests, shore lunch is the most incredible meal they’ve ever had. You will have an opportunity to sample this Canadian Classic meal at Gangler’s and we bet you will request another!
Fresh-caught fish, fried potatoes and onions, and other treats over an open campfire.
First Nation History
Learn about the amazing Indigenous peoples who have called this wilderness home for thousands of years. Many of our guides are direct descendants who still hunt, fish, and trap this land as their ancestors did thousands of years ago.
Learn more about the Dene and Cree tribes
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Photographic Safaris
The Sub-Arctic is a plethora of unlimited amazing photographic opportunities. Whether amateur or professional, our staff will work with you to capture images you will amaze others with.
Learn more about the photographic opportunities
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Archeology Tour
Hike the historic 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 yourself!
Discover something new!Exploring the Eskers
Gangler’s Sub-Arctic is host to the highest concentration of Sand eskers in North America, left from the last glaciers 8,000 years ago. Their distinctive physical attributes give the area a unique beauty unlike anything you may have ever encountered. Visit our Erratics, huge boulders transported Northwards over 300 miles during the last ice age.
North, South, and Central eskers are available for exploring
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Water Activities
The North Seal watershed is the last remaining untouched major river system in Manitoba and has been designated a Canadian Heritage River. Our areas are enjoyable for both advanced and amateur water explorers.
We have kayaking, canoeing, and rafting!
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Exploring Wildlife
Discover two unique worlds, so close together yet so different in biodiversity and terrain. Both are home to an amazing and unique array of wildlife to experience in their natural habitats. Wolves, black bears, Barrenlands grizzly, wolverine, moose, pine marten, otter, arctic hare, mink, beaver and of course caribou call the Sub-Arctic home. These animals do not know humans so they may be as curious about you as you are of them!
Check out the different wildlife at Gangler’s
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Interpretive Tours
We are constantly sharing the wildlife, botany, geography, and history of this unique wilderness. Learn about local plant life the First Nations Peoples used for food sources and medicines. Indulge yourself in the ancient heritage of a land many are not aware even exists.
Learn more about this ancient heritage
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Experience and explore
Additional options
We pride ourselves on working with each guest, utilizing the many different options we offer to create a personalized adventure reflecting their ideal experience in this unique, vast wilderness.
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Our Trips
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About us
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