Activities
- Boating – Boat launches are accessible at a variety of lakes and many resorts offer boat rentals.
- Canoeing and Kayaking – Up to 325 km of canoe routes are within the park. Paddlers on the Caddy Lake Canoe Route pass through tunnels in a wall of rock that were created when the railways came through this area more than a century ago.
- Camping – Camping is available at multiple sites in the park. Camping fees vary depending on facilities and services provided. Reservations must be made through the Parks Reservation Service.
- Cycling – A 4.2-km loop is available at Betula Lake on Provincial Road 307. The South Whiteshell Trail is a multi-use trail system that accommodates cyclists. When completed, the trail will connect Falcon Lake to Caddy Lake and will be approximately 29 kilometres in length.
- Fishing & Icefishing – There are a dozen species of fish that will provide fishing enjoyment.
- Golf – Falcon Lake Golf Course is an 18-hole course and is one of Manitoba's premier courses.
- Hiking – Trails range from short three km routes to the challenging 60 km Mantario Trail. Part of the Trans-Canada Trail is contained in the park.
- Horseback riding – The Riding Stables at Falcon Lake provide horseback riding.
- Sailing & Boardsailing – Falcon Lake & West Hawk Lake maintain sailing clubs.
- Scuba Diving – West Hawk Lake, the deepest lake in the province, was formed by a meteorite, and is a popular spot for scuba diving and ice diving.
- Skiing – Cross-country and downhill skiing are available at Falcon Lake.
- Snowmobiling – Over 200 km of marked and groomed snowmobiling trails offer winter recreation.
- Snowshoeing – In winter, there is usually a thick layer of snow on the ground that allows snowshoeing on the trail systems and on the frozen lakes.
- Swimming – Numerous public beaches permit swimming and all lakeside cottages have swimming off their docks.
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