Crocus Hill Kayaking

Crocus Hill Kayaking 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.

07/13/2026

Great news! I was able to go for a kayak Saturday morning for the first time since the big rains. See the video below of what to expect from the time you get on the bus at Crocus Hill Kayaking and how perfect the river water level is now. I think the river should be okay for a couple of weeks, so anyone interested in bringing a group for a kayak adventure please text me to book 204-648-4401. Openings on:
Thursday July 16 at 7 PM
Friday July 17 anytime after 5:30 PM
Saturday July 18 10 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM or 7
Sunday July 19. 10 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM or 7
Monday July 20 at 7 PM
Tuesday July 21 at 7 PM
possibly wed July 22 at 7 PM
Friday July 24 at 7 PM
anytime July 25 or 26.
and if the river is still high enough, Aug 1-3 anytime
Thanks so much!
Wendy
(I might be able to go a little sooner than 7 PM on some evenings too, just ask)
$25 per person
Can take groups as large as 15 people

Due to recent heavy rainfall, high river levels, road wash outs and closures, Crocus Hill Kayaking will be temporarily ...
07/01/2026

Due to recent heavy rainfall, high river levels, road wash outs and closures, Crocus Hill Kayaking will be temporarily closed until further notice. Stay safe everyone! These pictures were taken today from the starting and ending points of our kayak adventures! Kayaking season can hopefully be extended later into July though! Keep in touch (204) 648-4401

06/27/2026

Eugene, Anastasiia, and Nazar!

Thank you so much Eugene, Anastasiia, and Nazar for spending part of their Farther’s Day on a kayaking adventure. Nazar...
06/27/2026

Thank you so much Eugene, Anastasiia, and Nazar for spending part of their Farther’s Day on a kayaking adventure. Nazar did a great job paddling too! Yes, when you get 2 agronomists on the rive, they still talk farming!

06/26/2026

Father’s Day Fun with the Collins family!

Father’s Day FUN with the Collins Family!! Their schedule finally worked out and we loved having them come for their kay...
06/26/2026

Father’s Day FUN with the Collins Family!! Their schedule finally worked out and we loved having them come for their kayak adventure. Thanks so much Rita, Andrew, Ben, Jackson, Logan, and Ava!

06/25/2026

Jen and Denise!!!!

What a wonderful way to start Father’s Day with Denise and Jen all the way from Rossburn! Loved the laughs and great co...
06/25/2026

What a wonderful way to start Father’s Day with Denise and Jen all the way from Rossburn! Loved the laughs and great conversation! We each had our Dads watching down on us from up above, and the beautiful white feather that Denise found floating on the water beside her was just the perfect and loving sign we all appreciated.

06/24/2026

Watch the girls from Dauphin Medical Clinic enjoy their kayak adventure on the Drifting River!

Loved have these great girls from the Dauphin Medical Clinic come for their staff social committee event! They were fant...
06/24/2026

Loved have these great girls from the Dauphin Medical Clinic come for their staff social committee event! They were fantastic and everyone did so well! Thanks Annie, Sharon, Lindsay, Breanne, Jasmin, and Maddie!

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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
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+12046484401

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