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Whiteshell Waterfront
Eastern Manitoba's cottage country — Whiteshell Provincial Park waterfront retreats at West Hawk Lake, Falcon Lake premium properties, Caddy Lake canal cottage estates, and crystal-clear wilderness waterfront near the Ontario border.
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West Hawk Lake waterfront estates, Falcon Lake premium properties, Caddy Lake canal cottages, and wilderness waterfront retreats throughout Whiteshell Provincial Park.
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Whiteshell waterfront properties — your questions answered
What is the Whiteshell and its waterfront market?
The Whiteshell Provincial Park in eastern Manitoba is the province's premier Shield country cottage destination — granite lakes, Canadian boreal forest, and clear water. West Hawk Lake, Falcon Lake, and Caddy Lake are the main property markets. West Hawk Lake is a meteor impact crater lake — one of the deepest lakes in Manitoba.
What does Whiteshell waterfront cost?
Whiteshell properties range from $150,000 for modest cabins on small lots to $600,000+ for premier waterfront on Falcon or West Hawk Lake. The market has appreciated as Winnipeg has grown, but remains affordable relative to Ontario or BC Shield country. Properties on named lakes are coveted; smaller lake and river properties are more accessible.
How far is the Whiteshell from Winnipeg?
Falcon Lake, the most popular Whiteshell destination, is 100 km east of Winnipeg — about 90 minutes on the Trans-Canada Highway. West Hawk Lake is about 115 km and 100 minutes. The proximity makes weekend trips easy and supports year-round property use.
What activities does the Whiteshell offer?
The Whiteshell has excellent freshwater fishing — walleye, northern pike, and perch are abundant. Canoeing and kayaking on the lake system, hiking in the park, ATV and snowmobile trails in winter, and ice fishing in winter make it a true four-season destination. The Shield rock formations and petroglyphs at Bannock Point add cultural heritage value.