Channel Float

CHANNEL FLOAT

The Channel Float is an attraction open to the public.   It is located within the LGD of Pinawa but it is not owned or operated by the LGD of Pinawa.  

Use of this waterway and trails are at your own risk.


THE CHANNEL 

Enjoy a 2-3 hour-long relaxing and scenic tube float down the Pinawa Channel, where you can take in the beauty of nature around you.

The channel access point is at the end of Highway 211 across the Diversion Dam and the exit point is where you will see a landing area on your left (near the Suspension Bridge).  There are no other exit points after the bridge, so please be sure to exit there. 

Please see below map for more information.

PARKING

Parking is available at the Diversion Dam (channel float start) and at the Suspension Bridge (channel float end). Please be aware that both parking areas are Pinawa Paid Parking Areas. 

Parking in all areas costs $10+ service fee. If you are not a resident of Pinawa, parking day passes are available at any of the parking locations through Pinawa’s payment system (HONK website)

  • QR codes will be posted at all parking locations

  • Scan the QR code with a smartphone and access the link 

  • From there, you can pay on your phone with a credit card

Purchasing a day pass at a parking location allows full day access to all Pinawa paid parking areas. 

Signage will indicate which parking areas are paid access.


General Guidelines to keep all users safe and the environment clean. 

  1. Absolutely no alcohol is permitted on the river. 
  2. Life jackets are highly recommended. 
  3. Do not litter or vandalize property. Help keep our river clean! 
  4. Do not exit the float prior to the exit point at the Suspension Bridge. 
  5. Exiting onto the golf course is not permitted, as it is a safety concern and is trespassing on private property. 
  6. Shallow waters. No jumping or diving allowed in the channel.


FLOAT BUSINESSES

The following are private businesses that offer a variety of services to utilize the channel float.  Please contact them directly for more information on their services. 

Float and Paddle

https://floatandpaddle.ca/


Text: 204-751-0405
info@floatandpaddle.ca


Pinawa Unplugged Eco Tours

https://www.pinawaunplugged.com/


204-340-5149
info@pinawaunplugged.com