Group Hike at Cedar Bog Trail in Birds Hill Provincial Park

Join us for a group hike on the Cedar Bog Trail in Birds Hill Provincial Park, which winds through grasslands, areas of aspen and oak trees, and a magnificent stand of eastern white cedar.

The trail starts at a relatively high elevation, passes through an aspen forest, and descends about 25 m to a cool and damp cedar bog. A new boardwalk was installed through the bog in 2021. This 3.5-km loop trail will acquaint you with Manitoba’s Aspen/Oak Parkland Natural Region. It will take us approximately an hour to complete.

How to Get There

Type ‘Cedar Bog Trail’ into a smartphone map or GPS.

Or follow these directions:

• Drive to the West Gate of Birds Hill Park along Highway 59.
• Take the North Drive. You will see signs for the Cedar Bog Trail.

Park Map

Amenities

• There’s an outhouse and a water pump at the trailhead.
• There are lovely beaches in Birds Hill: a great way to turn your hike into a full day excursion in warmer weather.
• A couple snack shops on the beaches operate seasonally.
• Several gas stations are along Highway 59.
• We recommend the lovely Pine Ridge Hollow restaurant and shop for those seeking a higher-end conclusion to their day.

Outdoor Fun: What to Expect on Your Group Hike/Activity

Sometimes we just want to have some fun and enjoy a friendly chat with a stranger.

Our group hikes and activities are an easy way to get outside and explore Manitoba’s beautiful parks with other people.

CPAWS staff will share their love of nature on a relaxing hike along our favourite trails.

There won’t be any lectures along the way: when we stop for water and snack breaks we’ll keep the conversation casual and light.

If you’ve got questions we’ll do our best to answer them. However, we are not formally trained park interpreters. We encourage people seeking learning opportunities to check out our outdoor learning programming or try an interpretive event offered by Manitoba Parks.

How can we help?

If you have any questions or require any additional accommodations to participate, please email us at [email protected].

About CPAWS Manitoba:

CPAWS Manitoba has been instrumental in establishing 22 new parks and protected areas in our province. That’s an area larger than Lake Winnipeg at nearly 26,000 square kilometres. Our goal is to protect half of Manitoba’s lands and waters.

About the CPAWS Manitoba Nature Club

CPAWS Manitoba’s Nature Club is designed to help Manitobans get outside, make new friends and learn about the wonders of nature.

We’ve developed a wide range of programming and activities to help Manitobans of all ages and abilities enjoy the health and wellness benefits of nature.

Find out more at our website – www.cpawsmb.org – and be sure to subscribe to our events newsletter and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter so you don’t miss out on upcoming events.

Safety Protocols

CPAWS Manitoba takes the safety of all program participants seriously.

All CPAWS Manitoba staff members have cleared a criminal record and vulnerable sector background check with the Winnipeg Police Department.

All CPAWS Manitoba staff members voluntarily disclose that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We adhere to all public health recommendations and guidelines.

CPAWS policy requires that at least one person leading programming that may involve children must be certified in first aid. This applies to staff or to volunteers.

This program is possible thanks to the generous support of The Winnipeg Foundation.