Eastman Stories

It’s Time to Gear Up!

By Eastman Tourism

March 7, 2022
Read time: 3 min

It’s Time to Gear Up! Where to Rent Outdoor Equipment in Eastern Manitoba

Are you dreaming of exploring but don’t have the equipment? Don’t let that slow you down! In Eastern Manitoba, we have various businesses and organizations that offer equipment rentals for outdoor adventures!

Barrier Bay Resort (Barrier Bay, Whiteshell Provincial Park)

Barrier Bay Resort offers year-round rentals for seasonal activities! While the resort is simply breathtaking and provides a rejuvenating getaway, you don’t have to be a guest to participate in some outdoor fun with their equipment.

Winter Equipment Available:

  • Cross Country Skis
  • Snowshoes
  • Fat Bikes

For more information or to book your rental, please visit their website.

Falcon Ridge Ski Slopes (Falcon Lake)

Falcon Ridge Ski Slopes offers equipment rentals for various winter activities and has the perfect locations for you to use them too! You’ll discover twelve alpine ski runs, a biathlon range, tube runs with lift, 30 km of world-class Nordic ski trails (skate and classic) that are free for anyone to use, and even a restaurant to fill your bellies after your adventure!

Winter Equipment Available:

  • Alpine Ski Rental Pack (skis, boots, poles and helmet)
  • Snowboard Rental Pack (snowboard, boots and helmet)
  • Helmets
  • Classic x-country Skis
  • Skate x-country Skis
  • Snowshoes
  • Tube Rentals

For more information or to book your rental, please visit their website.

Pinawa Motel (Pinawa)

Pinawa Motel offers a variety of equipment rentals during summer. In winter, you can even rent an Ice Fishing Shack too! The Shack is fully insulated, has five holes, and heating and lighting are provided so you can enjoy the fantastic activity of ice fishing while still being warm and comfortable.

For more information or to book your rental, please visit their website.

Pinawa Unplugged (Pinawa)

Pinawa Unplugged offers fantastic eco-tours seasonal gear rentals and is the perfect place to go if you want to explore Pinawa! Plus, if you want a truly remarkable adventure, book their Canvas Tent for the day to pair with your equipment rental!

Winter Equipment Available:

  • Snowshoes
  • Cross Country Skis

For more information or to book your rental, please visit their website.

Prairie Gal Fishing

At Prairie Gal Fishing, women and novice anglers can learn the ropes of ice fishing in a safe, empowering, and warm environment. Started by avid angler and prairie girl Roselle Turenne, the mission is to inspire and empower women in fishing and help bring gender parity on the water; along with creating a safe and comfortable environment for women and novices to learn to fish in Manitoba; and to introduce or reintroduce adult women to the sport of ice fishing in Manitoba.

While they focus on educational experiences, they also offer Ice Fishing Shack rentals.

St. Malo Cross Country Ski Club (St. Malo)

St. Malo is magnificent to explore – especially while cross country skiing! With the St. Malo Cross Country Ski Club, you can enjoy perfectly groomed and maintained trails and rent cross country skis too!

Message St. Malo Cross Country Ski Club on Facebook to book your gear!

Bonus! Check out Your Local Recreation District!

Your local recreation district will probably have some seasonal outdoor equipment for rent too! Visit them online for more information.

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