The Bloodvein River is a pristine river on the east side of Lake Winnipeg, in Ontario and Manitoba, Canada. This wilderness area has no logging roads, mines, or hydro developments nearby. Many native locals and tourists enjoy canoeing and fishing in this remote and clean river. Swimming in this river is pleasant in the summer because of the warm water, unlike mountain stream fed rivers. First Nation peoples have used the river for centuries, and their petroglyphs and rock paintings can be found on some shoreline cliffs. This clean and warm water river drains from the Canadian Shield into Lake Winnipeg. It will potentially be a part of a United Nations World Heritage Site and park. The Indian Reserve community of the Bloodvein First Nation is the only major community along the river.
The Bloodvein River along with many other rivers on the east side of Lake Winnipeg is part of the last, largest, intact boreal forest left on the planet. It is a unique area, untouched by major developments, and a wilderness area that is to be preserved and protected for future generations. It is one of many Canadian Heritage Rivers.
Some visitors come by seaplane, others take about 21 days to canoe down the river.
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