Supposedly formed by a meteor impact into the ancient granite rock bed, the lake goes down for nearly 400 feet, making West Hawk the deepest lake in Manitoba and a popular scuba diving site. The beach is known to be sandy and the water to be clean and clear in the summer months, ideal for swimming and diving. It is a quiet and scenic location, with granite cliffs, extensive undeveloped shoreline and a number of hiking trails around the lake. It is also popular for boating, sailing, and wakeboarding in the summer months; skating, snowshoeing and ice fishing in the winter months. Nearby, West Hawk Lake Resort offers cabins, a playground, and other amenities. Main Beach, towards the southwest border of the lake, provides shore access for what has become known as Cat's Ass, the most heavily dived area in the lake. Entering the water directly off the point, a wall takes divers further into the lake.
Photo Credit: Shahnoor Habib Munmun / Wikimedia
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is still essential. Only go to the beach if you are able to keep 6 feet or 2 meters away from others. Follow the instructions provided by your local health authorities. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter our efforts to curb the virus’s spread.
- Passed water quality tests at least 95% of the time
Historical Status
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is still essential. Only go to the beach if you are able to keep 6 feet or 2 meters away from others. Follow the instructions provided by your local health authorities. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter our efforts to curb the virus’s spread.
- Passed water quality tests at least 95% of the time
- Historical Status
Supposedly formed by a meteor impact into the ancient granite rock bed, the lake goes down for nearly 400 feet, making West Hawk the deepest lake in Manitoba and a popular scuba diving site. The beach is known to be sandy and the water to be clean and clear in the summer months, ideal for swimming and diving. It is a quiet and scenic location, with granite cliffs, extensive undeveloped shoreline and a number of hiking trails around the lake. It is also popular for boating, sailing, and wakeboarding in the summer months; skating, snowshoeing and ice fishing in the winter months. Nearby, West Hawk Lake Resort offers cabins, a playground, and other amenities. Main Beach, towards the southwest border of the lake, provides shore access for what has become known as Cat's Ass, the most heavily dived area in the lake. Entering the water directly off the point, a wall takes divers further into the lake.
Photo Credit: Shahnoor Habib Munmun / Wikimedia
| Beach | Location | Water Quality | Water Quality | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteshell Provincial Park, Manitoba | Whiteshell Provincial Park, Manitoba | Historical Status | ||||
| Whiteshell, Manitoba | Whiteshell, Manitoba | Historical Status | ||||
| Whiteshell, Manitoba | Whiteshell, Manitoba | Historical Status | ||||
| Toniata, Manitoba | Toniata, Manitoba | Current Status | ||||
