Picking the perfect trail can be tricky and depending on what you are looking for it can be hard to know what will be the best fit. This blog post will help recommend a few trail options in the area. Whether you are looking for a shorter stroll that only takes 30 minutes of a bigger adventure, read more here.

Throughout the Beaches of 59 area, there are many gorgeous trails that people can enjoy with their all-terrain vehicles. These trails are a hidden gem that always lead to the best adventures. The trails have all types of terrain so be prepared for a smooth, bumpy, and sometimes muddy ride.

Manitoba has many hidden gems and Elk Island Provincial Park is definitely one of them! If you want to go on an adventure in the Beaches of 59 area, taking a hike to the North Beach on Elk Island is a great way to spend the day.

Looking for somewhere to stay in the Beaches of 59? We have you covered. Check out our latest blog with all of the amazing spots to stay in the area.

Shop the Beaches of 59. Whether you need groceries for a weekend tri to the cabin or looking for some souvenirs, we have put together a list of spots to shop in the area.

Albert Beach is now home to a vibrant new space for art enthusiasts and creators with the opening of Gibson’s Gallery on May 18. Founded by local artist Krista Gibson, this space is an incredible addition to the area that is a must-see for artists and art lovers alike.

In this short blog, Base Camp 59 shares a series of checks and preparations to ensure that your RV is safe, comfortable, and ready for your adventures!

Sure you get maple Syrup from maple trees but did you know you can get delicious sparkling clear birch water from birch trees? 

With its deep yellow-eyed, searing stare, long ear-like tufts, and deep hooting vocalizations, the Great Horned Owl is the exemplary owl of folklore, children's books, and legends alike.

Saffies General Store was founded in 1933 when Nicholas Saffie married Alice Joseph and they took over the fledgling log outpost on the great lake Winnipeg at Plage Albert. The couple not only went on to run the store for the next forty years, but raise a family and create an enduring legacy of service to the entire beach community which lives on to this day.

A wild animal as elusive as a wolf or as cunning as a coyote are very secretive beings. Their movements are calculated to the lowest risk possible.

In the East Beaches area, where wildlife is plentiful, most residents and cottage-goers can maunder on about all the wildlife they’ve seen, from black bear, to fox, to coyote. The Canada lynx, however, is in a class of its own.

Muskeg tea or Labrador Tea is a naturally occurring plant that can be found across Canada, and picking and consuming the tea is a common activity for many people.

Fall is my favourite season. I can’t place it for sure but I love bundling in layers, the smell in the air, the colours of the trees, and spotting my favourite wildlife critters.

The Bald Eagle is one of the largest of the raptors, catching a glimpse of one in action is an impressive sight

In the early 17th century, the astronomer and scientist Galileo Galilei coined the term “Aurora Borealis”. Aurora was the Roman goddess of dawn, and Boreas was the Greek name for the north wind.

Far from any cabin or road – this is their shelter, protection, and their playground. Bones with chew marks, scat, and wolf beds surrounded the area.

Maggie’s idea was to create a native plant pollinator garden and her vision was to create many of these in the area for the benefit of insects, birds and animals.

Truly unique off-grid camping!

Every spring one of the first things my family and I look forward to harvesting are Suckers.