Pinawa Dam Provincial Park, Provincial park with hydroelectric ruins in Lac du Bonnet, Canada.
The park extends across 193 hectares along the Pinawa channel, featuring remnants of Manitoba's first year-round hydroelectric station and natural rock formations.
Built in 1906 to supply electricity to Winnipeg, the Pinawa Dam operated until 1951 when it closed to optimize power generation at Seven Sisters station.
The Friends of Old Pinawa volunteer group maintains the park's heritage through guided tours and educational programs about Manitoba's hydroelectric development.
Located 95 kilometers northeast of Winnipeg, the park provides boat launches, picnic areas, self-guided tours, and fishing access to the Winnipeg River system.
The park protects an array of fish species in the Winnipeg River, including endangered lake sturgeon, walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch.
Location: Lac du Bonnet
Inception: 1985
Website: https://gov.mb.ca/sd/parks/park-maps-and-locations/eastern/pinawa.html
GPS coordinates: 50.21583,-95.92861
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:51
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