Cruise the beautiful Hanging Heart Lakes in comfort and style aboard our new 24 foot Bennington While touring the Hanging Heart Lakes you will experience some of the most beautiful scenery that the park has to offer. On the tour your “Captain” will show you wild rice stands, a bald eagles nest, and beaver lodges. While you explore the lakes you will also learn about the natural, historical and cultural features of the area.

Join us for our daily walk-on tours or choose one of our unique theme tours. Hanging Heart Lake’s interpretive tours include:

• Regularly Scheduled Daily Walk-on Tours
• Morning Wildlife Discovery Tours
• Evening Sunset Cruise to Crean Lake
• Evening “Sweethearts” Cruise

Tour departs on time from The Hanging Heart Lakes Marina.

Daily Schedule 8:30 am, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 6:30/7:00 pm

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Departure	Tour	Details
8:30 am	Wilderness Discovery Tour —Something different… For everyone, young and old Imagine your morning coffee, drifting in the quiet peaceful surroundings of the Hanging Heart Lakes. Step out into the beginning of a new day and settle yourself on our luxury camouflaged pontoon boat for an opportunity to get close to nature like never before; out on the water to enjoy a personal and hands-on experience. Sneak away to the quiet bays of the Hanging Heart Lakes, relax, look, listen, feel, and enjoy a very different way to get in touch with nature. Settle into a comfortable post, put on a pair of headphones, and get ready. Have you ever taken a moment to enjoy the quiet of nature? Just settle down and let the sounds surround you. It’s not all that quiet is it? With our Focus Microphone you have the opportunity to hear it all, imagine stumbling in-between a pair of chattering loons hearing their calls back and forth, and a smooth splash as they dive under and swim away. You never know what you may find out on the water. Pelicans feeding, Muskrats busy doing what Muskrats do, Eagles fishing and so much more. Onboard we have all the “fancy do-dads” like an underwater camera to explore the lake life and its strange foreign bottom, with out even getting your feet wet. We have a Depth Finder and GPS as well as our “E.A.R.S” microphone to help connect you with the small Heart Lakes and to the bigger world out there. A Morning tour above and below the water Tour must be booked by 5:00pm the day before (Same day bookings not possible) 2 - 3hrs. long at a flat rate of $195.00 includes an excursion to Crean Lake For Booking Info contact the Waskesiu Marina Adventure Centre 306-663-1999	By advanced booking
2:00 pm 4:00 pm	Daily Walk-on Tours Join us on a one hour cruise of the beautiful 1st and 2nd Hanging Heart Lakes. Enjoy the area’s abundant wildlife such as deer, elk, loons and pelicans just to name a few. Take a close look at an active bald eagles nest, while you learn about the significance of the area’s ecosystems and the “Legend of the Hanging Heart Lakes”. Adults-$17.50 Students/Seniors-$15.00 Children-$12.50	Daily from Victoria Day to Labour Day
6:30/ 7:00 pm	Sunset Cruise to Crean Lake Enjoy a beautiful sunset on the lake! Sit back and relax as your PANP certified guides takes you on a gorgeous 2 hour evening cruise of the beautiful Hanging Heart Lakes. On the evening cruise you will travel through the 3 small Hanging Heart Lakes and into the crystal clear blue waters of Crean Lake. Discover the history and significance of Crean Lake, one of the biggest and deepest lakes in a Canadian National Park. As you return to the Hanging Heart Lakes Marina you will marvel at a breath taking sunset and realize why Saskatchewan is truly the “Land of Living Skies”. Scenic Evening Cruise to Crean Lake. Same day bookings before 5:00pm For Pricing and Booking Info contact the Waskesiu Marina Adventure Centre 306-663-1999	By advanced booking Departure time varies with time of sunset
	“Sweethearts” Cruise Enjoy an intimate evening cruise for two aboard our luxurious and spacious new Bennington On this two hour evening cruise you will take in all the beauty and peace that the Hanging Heart Lakes have to offer while you and your “Sweetheart” enjoy an assortment of appetizers and refreshments. Snuggle up and enjoy the beauty of the lakes around you, the sorrowful call of the loon, the lapping of the water on the shore and the sense of awe only a sunset on the lake can inspire. A romantic evening cruise for 2 complete with refreshments and appetizers. $175.00 for first couple, add $75.00 for second couple (max 4ppl) Same day bookings not possible; tour must be booked at least 2 full days in advance.

For Hanging Heart Lakes Interpretive Tour ticket information call 306-663-1999

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“When Waterways were Highways”

For those who would enjoy a more challenging experience we invite you to join one of our PANP certified guides on a Voyageur Canoe Adventure. Working together your group will slip back in time and explore the waters of Prince Albert National Park as a voyageur. Paddling our 25 ft voyageur canoe, a replica of canoes from the original fur trading days, you will be amazed at the ease and speed of this great boat as it cuts through the water. When all the paddlers are in sync the rhythm of the boat will leave you with a team building experience that is wonderfully hard to describe and one that you just have to experience.

• Enjoy a unique wilderness experience!
• Become part of a team, work together, learn together
• 4 to 8 passengers plus your PANP certified guide.
• Observe breath-taking scenery and encounter wildlife like never before
• Enjoy a 1 or 2 hour tour, or half day and full day adventures.
• Custom charter the Voyageur only $75.00/hr
• Many destinations including– the Hanging Heart Lakes and Crean Kitchen, Waskesiu Lake and King Island, or almost any other body of water…

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"Far enough away to gain seclusion, yet within reach of those whose genuine interest prompts them to make the trip, Beaver Lodge extends a welcome if your heart is right." ~ Grey Owl

A Waskesiu Marina Adventure Centre journey to Grey Owl’s Cabin begins at 8:00am when everyone rallies at the Adventure Centre and checks in. Shortly after the group travels to the Kingsmere River landing where the watercraft is unloaded and the true journey begins.

Water levels in the Kingsmere River determine the style of portage required to enter Kingsmere Lake. If water levels are high the group boards the craft and travels up stream to the rail car portage and transports the watercraft 700 metres before re-entering the river to finish the journey to Kingsmere Lake. If water levels are low it may be required to perform a carry portage to reach the rail car portage. A second carry may be required to travel the final distance to Kingsmere Lake however there is often enough water to float the craft to the lake.

After arriving at the south end of Kingsmere Lake the group again boards the craft for the 14 km trek across Kingsmere Lake. This journey skirts along the eastern shoreline of the lake providing opportunity to observe any wildlife that might be at the water’s edge. A number of points of interest can be observed on this journey and your guide will share both the natural and cultural significance of the area.

After traveling across Kingsmere Lake your journey brings you to the North End picnic sight on Kingsmere Lake. Here the group breaks for lunch. A delicious picnic lunch, including sandwiches, salads, fruit, sweets, and beverages is prepared for the group.

After this short break the group then begins another short 3 km hike to “Beaver Lodge” on the Shore of Ajawaan Lake. The group will again pass many points of interest along the way. Once we arrive at the cabin your guide will step back and let you take it all in.  You will be free to explore the upper and lower cabin as well as the grave sites of Anahareo, Shirley Dawn and Grey Owl.

Once the group has had time to experience the site and the guide has answered any questions you might have, it is then time to begin the return journey back to Waskesiu. Once again the group hikes the 3 km to Kingsmere Lake, travels the 14 km to the south end and completes the portage out on the Kingsmere River. The group then travels back to the Waskesiu Lake Adventure Centre to check out. 

In total this trip will take 8 to 9 hours to complete, depending on the chosen method of transportation and wind conditions on Kingsmere.

Multiple modes of transportation including:

Kingsmere Shuttle Service

The Shuttle will depart on Wednesday’s from June 30^th – August 25^th

There will be 3 shuttles on the selected days.

Northbound (Departure) Shuttle Times:  9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm

Southbound (Return) Shuttle Times: 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm

Reservations must be made by 6:00pm, 2 days prior to the trip (Monday).

No cancellations within 48hrs. $25 per person will be charged for no-show.

Clients must stop in at the Waskesiu Marina to pay and pick up their ticket for the shuttle before they drive up to Kingsmere (at least 1hr prior to departure time).

It takes about 30 minutes to drive from Waskesiu to the Kingsmere Parking Lot, and about 15-20 minutes to hike in to the Southend Campground. The Kingsmere Parking Lot is 32.5km from Waskesiu.

At the Southend Campground you will meet the shuttle operator and the boat, and the driver will take you up to the Northend Picnic Site where you will be dropped off. The boat will return to pick you up at the designated time.

From the Northend Picnic site you will hike into Grey Owl’s Cabin and then return to meet the boat. The hike into the cabin is approximately 3km from the Northend Picnic site and takes about 40-45 minutes to hike each way.

Shuttle Service is weather dependant.

Cost for Kingsmere Shuttle is:

• $90 for 1 person
• $160 for 2 people
• $285 for 4 people
• $390 for 6 people (max group size)

We are able to accommodate 18 people per day.

Bring: Hat, Water Bottle, Jacket, Walking Shoes, Sunscreen, Bug Spray, Day Pack, Snacks/Lunch, Camera

Reservations must be made with a Credit Card.

For More Information, or Reservations:
Call the Waskesiu Marina Adventure Centre at 663-1999.

Guided Trip by Motor Boat

• 16 ft Yamaha G3 Aluminium boat with an environmentally friendly 30 hp four-stroke motor, ($35/hr) or
  18 ft Yamaha G3 Aluminium boat with an environmentally friendly 40 hp four-stroke motor ($45/hr)
  (accommodates up to 6 passengers)
• Base Rate:
  $535.00 (up to 6 people)

Create your own Adventure

• Rent our 16 ft or 18 ft Aluminium Boat for a self-guided adventure to Grey Owl's Cabin.
  (accommodates up to 6 - 7 passengers, no picnic lunch provided for self-guided tours)
• Base Rate:
  Rate Total: 16 ft $375.00 / 18 ft $395.00 Delivery included (+GST/PST)
  
• Trips to Kingsmere operate on a day rate only
  • Over night boats
    • $375.00 (16 ft) / $395.00 (18 ft) first day
    • $280.00 (16 ft) / $360.00 (18 ft) per additional day
      (Includes 1 tank of fuel per day)

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If your group is planning an outdoor adventure when visiting Prince Albert National Park, our “Marina Adventure Centre” can offer your group a variety of safe, educational and fun activities. You can cruise the beautiful Hanging Heart Lakes in comfort and style aboard the our pontoon boat. Take a Voyageur Canoe Adventure and slip back to a time when waterways were highways. Your group can accompany our PANP certified guides in any of our canoes and kayaks.

We can entertain your group for an hour, ½ day or longer. Our exciting activities include:

• Hanging Heart Lakes Interpretive Tour Boat — An adventure tour in our brand new 24 foot Bennington pontoon boat with seating for 10 to 11 adults.
• Voyageur Canoe trips — in our 25 ft replica of the fur trading days. A fun, team-building experience, seats 9 paddlers and our own voyageur guide. Work together, learn together.
• Heritage Lake Tour — A journey from pre-history to present day. Enjoy an evening tour of the Narrows on Waskesiu Lake, an excellent addition to the Prince Albert National Park Heritage Driving tour. Departs from the Narrows Marina.
• Paddling Craft — Have use of our wide selection of watercraft including kayaks, canoes, basic instruction and guides to accompany your group
• Custom Boat Trips — We can take groups of up to 6 in one of our fishing boats to any destination accessible by water.
• Trail Hike — Enjoy an interpretive forest hike that varies in length and difficulty.

Safety is our top priority and to ensure this, our equipment is top of the line. Our guides are certified by Prince Albert National Park and are very experienced in handling large groups. Our guides are very knowledgeable of the lakes, the natural significance of the area and share that knowledge whenever possible so your group will take away more than just a safe paddling experience.

Waskesiu Lake Marinas cater to groups of all sizes. Depending on the size of your group and the activities you would like to experience, we can mix and match our programs to suit your budget. For example, we can run our one hour programs simultaneously so a large group could divide into 4 smaller groups and enjoy our tour boat, Voyageur paddle, our on-land interpretive program and a kayak paddle at the same time. They then take turns enjoying each program. Your group can enjoy any one or a combination of these activities or experience them all. It would be our pleasure for your group joins us on the lake.

When you're planning your summer itinerary, we hope you will include a visit to the “Waskesiu Marina Adventure Centre”.

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Client Check List
When spending time on the water don’t forget to bring…
___	1 Litre Drinking Water		___	Sun Screen		___	Hat
___	Camera		___	Snacks or Lunch		___	Insect Repellent
___	Rain Gear		___	A sense of adventure!

Back Country Check List
The Waskesiu Marina Adventure Centre recommends that the following list of equipment be brought on any back country adventure. Clients should be prepared for changes in weather and/ or a change of lake conditions. Severe changes in weather may require lengthy delays in the backcountry before conditions are again considered safe for lake travel.
___	1 Litre Water Bottle		___	Sun Screen
___	Insect Repellent		___	Walking Shoes
___	Hat		___	Back Pack or Dry Bag
___	Necessary Allergy Medications		___	Daily Prescribed Medications
___	Rain Gear		___	Wet Shoes
___	Change of Clothes (dress for the day’s weather but be prepared for changes)

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