Aug 31-Sep 3 - Grasslands Multi-Day Event Grasslands National Park
Expressions of Interest: Please email Robert at shwalukr@hotmail.com or Audrey at audreyclempson@gmail.com
September 13 - Join Lorne and Wendy for a scenic fall paddle on the Souris River on Sunday, September 13th at 2:00 pm. This will be a 10 km round trip paddle (5 km each way) on the meandering river. There will be an optional 2 km round trip add-on paddle (1 km each way) at the end thru the Town of Souris to the dam and back. There are modern, clean washrooms at the launch site together with ample parking. Forty Nine Degrees on Souris Main Street has ice cream for a post paddle snack! Be prepared to be on the water at 2:00 pm! Contact Wendy at 204-761-2902 for further details about launch location.
September 25-27
3-4 days of camping / biking in Erickson (Bert phillips@unies.mb.ca)
25, 26, 27 September 2026
Camp and Cycle Trails around Erickson MB
Conventional and E bikes are welcome on this event.
I plan to set up a base camp at the campgrounds in Erickson on Thursday Evening, September 24, and take bicycle day rides beginning Friday morning, September 25. This is NOT an all or nothing event. Participants can pick and choose the days or rides they want, and can camp with us or stay elsewhere.
I plan to start rides about 10 AM, late enough in the morning to allow persons from away (e.g., Brandon or Wasagaming) to drive out in the morning and join us for the ride. If you are coming from away, you need to arrive earlier and be ready to ride at 10 AM.
Possible rides include:
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the Trans Canada Trail from Erickson to Sandy Lake (23 km each way)
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the Elk Link Trail from Erickson to Onanole (16 km each way)
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haul the bikes to Wasagaming to ride trails around Clear Lake to Spruces (16 km each way)
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other rides or destinations possibilities include: the Trans Canada trail from Erickson to Clanwilliam (19 km each way) (or Minnedosa for the more energetic (add 14 to 19 km each way)); Erickson to Mountain Road or Big Valley (30 to 40 km each way), or; one of the earlier planned rides if it is cancelled because of weather, or it was so much fun that the majority want to do it again.
Equipment failures – I can fix minor problems on the trail (e.g., flat tires, but you should bring a spare tube). If you have a more significant failure, you may have to wait until I return to camp to fetch a rescue vehicle. If you are riding an E bike, be aware of your battery range.
Participants are responsible for arranging their own meals and accommodation. The campground in Erickson (campground - MUNICIPALITY OF CLANWILLIAM-ERICKSON) has both serviced and unserviced sites. For those not into camping or glamping, there are hotel options. The Nordic Inn in Erickson appears to now be open as a boutique hotel The Nordic Inn | Hotel in Erickson, MB Near Riding Mountain National Park. There are also options for accommodation in Minnedosa, Onanole and Wasagaming.
Bert Phillips
204 951-0630
Sept 20 - Next Event Planning Meeting
2:00 pm at Rick & Sue’s- please confirm your attendance by text
(204) 724-5380 or email sue.obm.palmer@gmail.com.
Dec 5 - Christmas Party
4:00 pm at Rick & Sue’s. Pot luck: please confirm your attendance by text
(204) 724-5380 or email sue.obm.palmer@gmail.com
Other events may be added; if so you will receive an email and they will be added to the website
https://www.westmanwildernessclub.ca/upcoming-events
Planning Meetings.
A meeting is held 3 times a year to plan upcoming events and enlist leaders for these events.
If you are interested in participating in these planning meetings either to provide ideas for activities, or to participate as a leader for the event, please attend the meeting or email ideas to Westman Wilderness Club via the "Contact us" on the menu.
