Guided recreational sit-on-top kayak trips for individuals/ small groups. Located 10 miles North of This signals the start of river kayaking season!
Each spring, I enjoy standing on Crocus Hill, discovering the amazing newly emerged purple crocuses, with the beautiful view of the Drifting River below, as I gaze to the west. It really is beautiful here! Kayaking can be so peaceful and so relaxing. It can also be exciting, fun, and challenging (depending on the the beaver dams and the water level). With family or friends (while social distancin
g), getting exercise and enjoying nature (and sometimes spotting wildlife), I enjoy kayaking on the Drifting River, close to the Crocus Hill sign, located in the Municipality of Gilbert Plains, MB. I moved to Gilbert Plains in 2015. Every day here, I find so much more to love, especially on my kayak trips on the Drifting River. The Drifting River wanders its way right past Brian’s farm. From the very first time I explored the river, with my little yellow sit-on-top kayak, I couldn’t stop thinking about how beautiful and peaceful it was. I want to share this experience with others. As we found ourselves adjusting to life during the Covid-19 pandemic, it occurred to me that 2020 may be a very quiet summer for our family and others, in the wake of community events, sports, and festivals being canceled or postponed. One silver lining I focused on was that I would have more time to kayak on the weekends! I invested in some more kayaks and gear, with the dream that I could show people another amazing way to enjoy the beauty of Manitoba right here, near the farm, 10 miles north of Ashville on Highway #10. If you already love kayaking, or especially if you have never tried kayaking yet, please consider joining me this spring/summer on a guided recreational kayaking trip on the Drifting River with Crocus Hill Kayaking.
03/03/2026
So thankful to have this wonderful business and people in our community!
We are kicking things off by pumping our own tires - can’t fill anyone else’s cup until you fill your own, so here goes!
We are a specialty coffee shop and cocktail bar, provide floral design services from bouquets to arrangements for everyday, holidays, weddings and memorials.
We offer a wide array of unique merchandise, and host a variety of workshops throughout the year. Truly a place where our customers become friends!
We are located at 11 Main Street North in Gilbert Plains, with business hours of Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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03/02/2026
We are grateful and honoured to be part of a supportive business community, many of which are owned and operated by incredible women!
March 8 is International Women’s Day and to celebrate, we are planning 20 Days of Giveaways!
To show our support, we will feature one of these successful female entrepreneurs and give you an opportunity to win a $50 gift certificate, on us!
To enter:
- LIKE and SHARE the ORIGINAL post on Old September’s page
- and/or LIKE and SHARE TO STORIES the ORIGINAL post on Old September’s Instagram account Entries are accepted for 24 hours following each post, after which we will draw for that day’s giveaway, and announce the winner in the NEXT day’s giveaway.
You can enter every give away! Keep an eye on FB and Insta - 20 Days of Giveaways begins TOMORROW!
06/04/2025
Yes, we can do a group of 13 for a kayak adventure! Love you Predator girls!
06/04/2025
Sunday was FUN Day with the U15 Predators volleyball team wind up! We love this group of girls, parents, and coaches!!!
06/01/2025
Teresa expertly navigates this part of the Drifting River at about the half way point of your Crocus Hill kayaking adventure. The current takes you through a shallow spot and forces you sideways into the river bank.
06/01/2025
Thank you so much to Teresa, Dylan, Greg, Richard and Jayna for coming out on a smoky Saturday. We loved that Richard is very recently retired and proudly under “new management” who instructed him they must go on a kayak adventure! Jayna was definitely paying attention during the “how to hold your paddle” instructions! Looks great! Lower river levels were all part of the adventure!
05/30/2025
On a gorgeous, windless night on the Drifting River mother and daughter are all smiles!
05/30/2025
The beautiful view from below Crocus Hill. Tara, Kruz, and Bréah
05/30/2025
It was great to have Tara, Kruz, and Bréah come for a kayak adventure as a late birthday celebration. Thanks so much! The kids were amazing and lead the way.! We saw the first lily pads of the year too!
05/29/2025
“Tons of fun and the kids had a blast” tonight with Carmen, Anna, Teagan, and Cedric! Cedric led the way, the whole way and the group was super patient while our guide rearranged a beaver dam or 2, lol. The kids asked great questions and we soaked up the sunshine and beauty of “North of the correction line” Next time they might even ride their bikes here.
05/27/2025
Saturday we had a great kayak with Connelly’s friends Londyn and Brooklyn, and our niece Jenessa and Brynlee, and a little black frog! Prior to, we enjoyed our first hot dog roast of the year in the clearing. And you know how it goes, if you come to the farm… you might get put to work! Thanks for the help girls!
05/26/2025
FUN Friday night kayak adventure to celebrate Alex’s birthday! Thank you so much Kim, Alex, Raedan, Amber and Madison. We had a great night , in perfect weather… with a few sisterly splashes, lol. The cookie cake was delicious!
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Lat. , Long. 51. 323069,/100. 377026 , In The Parkland, RM Of Gilbert Plains, 10 Miles North Of Ashville, MB On Highway #10, North Of Drifting River Bridge Turn East Gilbert Plains, MB R0L0A0
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Each spring, I enjoy standing on Crocus Hill, discovering the amazing newly emerged purple crocuses, with the beautiful view of the Drifting River below, as I gaze to the west. This signals the start of river kayaking season!
It really is beautiful here! Kayaking can be so peaceful and so relaxing. It can also be exciting, fun, and challenging (depending on the the beaver dams and the water level). With family or friends (while social distancing), getting exercise and enjoying nature (and sometimes spotting wildlife), I enjoy kayaking on the Drifting River, close to the Crocus Hill sign, located in the Municipality of Gilbert Plains, MB.
I moved to Gilbert Plains in 2015. Everyday here, I find so much more to love, especially on my kayak trips on the Drifting River. The Drifting River wanders it’s way right past Brian’s farm. From the very first time I explored the river with my little yellow sit-on-top kayak, I couldn’t stop thinking about how beautiful and peaceful it was. I want to share this experience with others.
As we found ourselves adjusting to life during the Covid-19 pandemic, it occurred to me that 2020 may be a very quiet summer for our family and for lots of other people, in the wake of community events, sports, and festivals being cancelled or postponed. One silver lining I focused on was that this meant I would have more time to kayak on the weekends!
I invested in some more kayaks and gear, with the dream that I could show people another amazing way to enjoy the beauty of Manitoba right here, near the farm, 10 miles north of Ashville.
If you already love kayaking, or especially if you have never tried kayaking yet, please consider joining me this summer on a guided recreational kayaking trip on the Drifting River with Crocus Hill Kayaking.
