Nestled in the pristine wilderness of Whiteshell Provincial Park, Falcon Trails Resort offers an enchanting escape on the shores of Falcon and High Lake. This intimate forest resort features hand-crafted lakefront cabins with private hot tubs and remote hike-in eco cabins that provide an authentic off-grid experience.
Located on the traditional lands of the Anishinabewaki and Michif Piyii (Métis) people, the resort combines sustainable luxury with respect for Indigenous heritage. Each uniquely designed cabin showcases alternative building techniques, from straw bale to live edge timber frame construction.
Guests can enjoy private docks, beaches, and a wealth of outdoor activities including canoeing, fat biking, and Nordic skiing, all while being surrounded by the untouched beauty of Manitoba’s boreal forest.
Their story
Falcon Trails Resort was created with a vision of harmonizing sustainable hospitality with respect for Indigenous land and heritage. Owners Barb and Craig lovingly crafted each cabin with a unique theme. They even share their private cabin, Juniper.
The resort represents a strong commitment to alternative building methods and off-grid living. It demonstrates that luxury and environmental responsibility can coexist beautifully in the wilderness. Read more about them.
Sustainability actions
Lowest impact construction and operation
- The cabins showcase diverse alternative building styles including straw bale construction, traditional log building, live edge timber frame, and post and beam techniques utilizing largely reclaimed or local materials. They are designed for energy conservation with passive solar lighting (large south-facing windows) and heavy insulation.
- The High Lake Eco Cabins (winner of the Travel Manitoba Eco Tourism Award) feature a “remote access” design to prevent habitat destruction and promote low-impact transport options (walking, biking, skiing).
Highest level of energy efficiency
- The entire resort is powered by an extensive on-site solar panel array installed in 2019 that supplies 100% of the electricity for all Falcon Trails and High Lake cabins.
- Heating is supplied by efficient wood stoves, while High Lake eco cabins utilize a gravity-fed water delivery system to eliminate continuous energy consumption for pumping.
Pioneer in waste management
- The resort employs comprehensive, resort-wide composting and recycling programs to minimize household waste.
- High Lake eco cabins utilize state-of-the-art composting toilets, while other cabins feature composting septic systems.
- Guests are encouraged to conserve resources by turning off lights, saving water, and minimizing energy consumption.
Using organic and chemical-free products
- The resort uses 100% all-natural, non-toxic, and biodegradable cleaning products to maintain all Falcon Trails and High Lake cabins.
- Laundry operations prioritize cold-water washing cycles with phosphate-free detergents whenever possible to protect local waterways.
Actively protects nature and community
- The resort embraces naturally focused landscaping that utilizes native flora to protect the local boreal forest habitat.
- Located within Whiteshell Provincial Park on the traditional lands of the Anishinabewaki and Michif Piyii (Métis) people (Treaty 3), the resort actively supports park conservation, Indigenous heritage respect, and local trail stewardship to ensure the pristine environment is preserved for future generations to live, work, and play.
Most Popular Activities Near Falcon Trails Resort
- Canoeing
- Fat biking
- Hiking trails
- Biking trails
- Nordic skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)
- Private dock and beach access
- Campfire experiences
- Bird watching with Manitoba birds book
- Coffee house visits
- Trail exploration
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Best Time To Visit Falcon Trails Resort
- All year round, summer for hiking, canoeing, and biking; winter for Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, and fat biking.