Paddling near Dauphin, Manitoba

Dauphin sits in the parkland region of western Manitoba, surrounded by a network of lakes, rivers, and creeks that make it a practical base for flatwater paddling. Dauphin Lake is the closest major still water, while the Drifting River, Little Saskatchewan River, and Valley River give paddlers moving-water options close to town. The area suits beginners and families as much as experienced canoeists.