Transportation
Air transportation from Winnipeg with expediting service to the main lodge. Floatplane transportation from NSRL to the Barren Grounds mini-lodge on Courage Lake, 90 miles (145 km) north.
Courage Lake
Northern Lights Tundra Caribou Safari August - September
Travel to the Manitoba/Nunavut tundra of Courage Lake & experience the unique and pristine beauty of the most northern region of Manitoba. The Courage Lake Sub-Arctic tundra is like no other region in the world, neighboring the Baralzon Ecological Preserve, possessing an amazing beauty.
Courage Lake is limited groups of 4-6 to ensure an intimate, personalized experience. Availability is limited.
Availability
A new destination, a new experience, the best of a world unknown to many! Currently accepting reservations for 2024; check our availability below & book your preferred spot while they're available!
Amenities
Lodging
Warm and personalized and solar-powered, with a cozy mini-lodge and three modern 2 person guest cabins with breathtaking views.
Meals
Great meals including the incredible Canadian Shore Lunch — fresh fish, potatoes and onions cooked over an open fire.
Wifi
Free satellite Internet.
Northern Lights
Courage Lake is our northern most venue and an absolutely perfect location to relax and enjoy the stunning Northern Lights.
Wildlife
At Courage, Arctic wolves and wolverines are fairly common as they roam the area around Courage, a main travel corridor for the Kaminuriak caribou herd. Keep your eyes peeled for a rare Barrenlands Grizzly.
Accommodations
Courage Lake Mini-Lodge
The Courage Lake mini-lodge is designed with lots of windows for sweeping panoramic views of the spectacular surrounding tundra and Courage Lake while you dine and relax. Finished in natural spruce, you relax in comfort. Or climb to the top of our spectacular viewing platform with a 360* view of the area including Nunavut and the surrounding Northern Lights. You may even witness the caribou on their journey south. Or sit by the firepit for another evening of Northwoods tales. You never know what you will see in this remote corner of Northern Manitoba and Nunavut.
Private cabins
At the end of a day of adventure and exploration, relax in comfort inside Courage Lake's fully modern two person private cabins with stunning views, propane heat, showers and composting toilets.
Included adventures
Northern Lights
Relax around the bonfire, marveling at the amazing Northern Lights on incredible starlit skies.
Access to Nunavut and Baralzon Ecological Preserve.
Tours
Learn and experience the eskers, wilderness, and history as you explore this unique land. Enjoy our our staff biologist’s informal presentations in an intimate setting.
Trophy Fishing
The waters and river of Courage Lake offer incredible trophy catch and release fishing for Northern Pike, lake trout, and Arctic Grayling. The grayling river is an awesome experience.
Explore Wildlife
Home to an amazing and unique array of wildlife to experience in their natural habitats including wolf, wolverine, and ptarmigan.
Caribou
Home to centuries-old migration trails, Courage offers great caribou viewing when migration is in the area.
*May also include a 1-day floatplane fly-out for caribou viewing if required. Limited to a 40 mile radius from the camp.
Photography
The photographic opportunities in both regions offer simply stunning opportunities.
Birding
The Courage Lake area have been studied extensively by the Manitoba Bird Atlas and we encourage you to add to our checklist of the many species that frequent this area.
Floatplane Ride
Your journey to and from Courage Lake mini-lodge is completed by the use of one of our classic floatplanes! Floatplanes are an essential part of the Northern Manitoba experience. Fly-out further to see caribou is an extra option!
Esker Tours
The famed Robertson Esker runs prominently thru the North Seal area, then travels 120 miles North to just west of Courage in the Manitoba/Nunavut tundra. You will find the eskers to be breath-taking. These eskers have been used for centuries by the caribou and ancient hunters who followed them. You never know what you will find.
2025 Trips
4-Day Trips
Trip Terms and Conditions
All of our prices include roundtrip airfare from Winnipeg to our Lodge & Courage Lake Mini-Lodge, meals, lodging, guiding, fishing rental equipment (if needed), gratuities and over six different sub-arctic tours/activities (as listed above).
