Pinawa sits on the shores of the Winnipeg River and provides great opportunities for boating, sailing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing!
While you’re in your boat, a remarkable amount of wildlife can be seen from the Pinawa waterways including bald eagles, moose, deer, and a variety of Manitoba water fowl.
Important Notices About Boating in Manitoba
1. Please note that BEFORE launching a boat into the Winnipeg River watershed, it MUST be properly decontaminated to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS).
Failing to properly comply with the provincial regulations on decontaminating boats and other watercraft can result in fines up to $2500.
Please visit the website below for more information on AIS:
https://www.gov.mb.ca/stopais/spread/decontamination.html
2. To legally operate a motorized boat in Manitoba, you must get your BOATsmart! Boating License (also called a Pleasure Craft Operator Card or PCOC). Your Manitoba Boating License can be used to operate a recreational motorized boat in any of Canada’s provinces & territories, where motorized boating is permitted. Visit the BOATsmart website for more information.
Getting Out on the Water!
Pinawa offers several boat launches, and a marina with visitor parking. 
For availability of slips at the Marina, or if you are looking to rent a spot on one of our many canoe racks along the waterfront, please contact the Municipal Office at 204-753-5108 or admin@pinawa.com
Please be aware that holding a marina slip grants access to a marina slip pass, meaning you can park for free at the Sundial and the boat launch parking areas. For more information, visit the Resident Pass page or the Parking page.
Pinawa offers two spots to launch boats, one on the west side of the marina across from the Sundial and one on the east side of Willis Drive, south of the beach.
Pinawa Paid Parking Areas surround both boat launches.
In order to launch a boat, boaters must pay for a pass (day pass or seasonal). See the table below for daily and seasonal rates.
Day passes can be purchased using a smartphone and credit card through Pinawa’s payment system (HONK website)
QR codes will be posted at boat launch locations
Scan the QR code with a smartphone and access the link
From there, you can pay on your phone with a credit card
Note: if you have paid to launch your boat, you do not need to pay to park your vehicle in the surrounding parking areas while you are boating. Input your license plate into the HONK website when paying to launch your boat to access this benefit and ensure you are not ticketed.
Seasonal passes also grant access to free parking at the Sundial and the boat launch while you are boating.
Seasonal passes must be purchased from the Municipal Office (36 Burrows Road) during regular office hours (8:30-4:30)
For more information, please visit our boat launch page
Boat Launch Day Pass (Resident and Non-resident) | Seasonal Boat Launch Pass (Non-resident) | Seasonal Boat Launch Pass (Resident pass required) |
$10.00 | $75.00 | $25.00 |
Can I rent a boat?
The following businesses offer a variety of recreational services. Please contact them about boat rental availability.
Pinawa Float and Paddle
Text: 204-751-0405
info@floatandpaddle.ca
Pinawa Motel
2 Vanier Avenue
204-753-2357; Toll Free 1-866-858-3556
info@pinawamotel.com
Pinawa Unplugged Eco Tours
204-340-5149
info@pinawaunplugged.com
Wilderness Edge Retreat and Conference Centre
32 Burrows Road
204-753-2535
info@wildernessedge.com
Sailing and Rowing
The Pinawa Sailing and Rowing Club is a private club located east of the marina. 
Boats are not available to rent but memberships and lessons are available through the club.
For more information on memberships or lessons, please contact Peter at vilksp@mymts.net
