The Whiteshell Scoop

05/13/2025

UPDATE MAY 14: Out of caution, the province is closing Whiteshell Provincial Park. All access to the Park will be restricted as of 9 a.m. Thursday, May 15.

All park users, including full-time residents, commercial operators and cottagers, along with campers at various provincial park campgrounds, must leave the park by 1 p.m. Thursday, May 15.


Due to changing wildfire behaviour, Manitoba Parks will be implementing mandatory evacuations in the following areas:

South Whiteshell:

➡ Caddy Lake Blocks 1 , 2, 5, 6, 7 & 8 and Green Bay Resort

➡ West Hawk Lake – McDougall’s Landing, Big Island Landing and Indian Bay

➡ Florence Lake, Nora Lake and Ophir Siding

North Whiteshell:

➡ Crowduck Lake – including Crowduck Lake Camp

➡ Big Whiteshell Lake – all cottage blocks, including campgrounds

Residents and cottagers and commercial operators are being put on a 2 hour evacuation notice and must be out by 5 pm. Cottagers, residents and commercial operators are to check in at reception centres in the following locations, for South Whiteshell at the West Hawk Lake Fire Hall, for North Whiteshell at the Rennie District Office.

For updates, visit Manitoba Parks https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/parks

05/13/2025

Please see the latest wildfire update issued by Manitoba Parks in Fire Bulletin #5, dated May 13, 2025.
Due to the active wildfire KEN020 burning near Ingolf, Ontario, several trails, water routes, portages, and backcountry campsites in Whiteshell Provincial Park are now closed until further notice. Manitoba Parks has also issued an evacuation preparedness advisory for:
• Cottagers on the north side of West Hawk Lake
• Caddy Lake
• Florence/Nora Lake
Residents in these areas are strongly encouraged to be ready to evacuate should conditions worsen.
In addition, a State of Local Emergency (SOLE) has been declared for Nopiming, Wallace Lake, South Atikaki, and Manigotagan River parks, with mandatory evacuations now in effect for several lakes and camp areas.
We’ve posted full details, links to interactive fire maps, and official sources on our website: 👉 [Access the Website Post Here]
Please share this update with your lake communities immediately, especially with those who may not be active on social media. We will continue to share updates as they become available.
Thank you for your continued support and assistance in keeping everyone safe and informed.

05/13/2025

🍁 Calling All Makers & Creators! 🍁
We’re planning a Canada Day Outdoor Market at Whiteshell Lake Resort and you’re invited to be part of it!

🛍️ Artists, crafters, food vendors, fresh produce sellers, food carts & more: we’re looking for YOU!

📍 Where: Whiteshell Lake Resort – Block 4, Big Whiteshell Lake, South Shore
📅 When: Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 | 10am–6pm (Rain date TBA)
💲 Vendor Fee: $25 per spot
🪑 Tables & chairs available for an additional $10

Space is limited, so snag your spot early!
Whether you're selling something sweet, savoury, handmade or homegrown, we’d love to have you!

📩 DM us or email [email protected] to apply.

Let’s make this Canada Day one to remember! 🇨🇦✨

09/21/2024

09/21/2024

Fall hunting seasons are now open in many provincial parks. Trail users are reminded hunters may be encountered along trails. Stay on designated trails and always keep pets on leash. High visibility clothing is recommended.
Hunters are reminded to review regulations and hunting areas, be aware other visitors are present. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2k8sgVn

09/12/2024

Our Annual Harvest Party is coming up again!

Ticket sales start this weekend! Stop by Greenway Grocery in Seven Sisters Falls to get yours!

Hope to see you there!

09/11/2024

🎄 Vendors apply now for our fun & festive Christmas market! 🎄

Contact Leslie at [email protected] to secure your spot at this super popular event!

09/04/2024

08/29/2024

Did you know?

Caddy Lake was named in 1925 after J.S. Caddy, a CP Railway construction engineer.

The main CP Railway line passes to the north of the lake. A tunnel underneath the line was created to restore the lake's drainage (which was impacted by the construction of the railway) north into South Cross Lake.

The tunnel between… read more: https://whiteshellscoop.ca/p/whiteshell-scoop-free-camping-2025

08/29/2024

A sad day a decade ago…

Deborah Anne Bradshaw – “2014, West Hawk Lake...tenth anniversary of the West Hawk Inn burning down. Photo by Trevor Proceviat”

08/29/2024

In tomorrow's Whiteshell Scoop:

💡How did Caddy Lake get its name?
🎤 This week’s Events and Activities
🏞️ Activities in the coming weeks
📸 Photo of the Week
⛺️ Become a campground host

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