It’s easy to picture a summer trip to Clear Lake. Hikes, beaches, shopping and dining are a few of the many things that attract people to this area. But if you’re not from here, you might wonder what the heck there is to do in winter in this beautiful but slightly tucked-away part of Manitoba. If you love a balanced mix of outdoor fun and relaxation, there is surprisingly plenty to fill a long winter weekend without feeling rushed. Clear Lake Country has increasingly become a winter...

When we first purchased Smokey Hollow, we weren’t totally sure who we were catering to. It didn’t take long for guests to tell us loud and clear: Smokey Hollow is made for getting together. Over the years, we’ve hosted reunions, intimate weddings , work retreats , and weekends with friends and family, and the one thing they all have in common is how easy it is to relax, connect, and have fun together. Why Smokey Hollow works so well for groups From the front, Smokey Hollow looks unassuming,...

If you’re hiking in Clear Lake Country in July or August…well, in my opinion, you’re doing it all wrong. Those two short months for our family are hyper-focused on Clear Lake. Nothing quite brings me instant joy like diving off the dock at Deep Bay into that clear, perfectly cold water of Clear Lake. July and August are for floating, swimming, and soaking in the sun (not sweating up a trail). Hiking, for me, belongs to spring and fall. Those are the perfect months: temperatures that aren’t...