On our drive from The Pas, we stopped in at the picturesque Pisew Falls in the Pisew Falls Provincial Park. Pisew Falls is a 13m waterfall along the Grass River. From there, we drove as far as we could (on paved road) in the direction of Churchill and ended up in Thompson, Manitoba; known as “the Hub of the North”. Here, we found many more friendly Northerners, several painted wolves, and one very large wolf mural.

Although it was a rainy day, we tried to embrace the 2km Spirit Walk through the city of Thompson and capture as many Spirit Way wolves as we could, while also taking in the largest “photo-real” mural in Canada. We also took some time to check out the Heritage North museum which hosts historical artifacts as well as information about the geography and wildlife of Northern Manitoba.

As the evening rolled around, it was time to hop on our train to “the Polar Bear Capital of the World”, Churchill, Manitoba!

One of the many beautiful lakes that we passed in Manitoba on our way to Thompson.

Pisew Falls in Pisew Falls Provincial Park, Manitoba

Pisew Falls in Pisew Falls Provincial Park, Manitoba

Pisew Falls in Pisew Falls Provincial Park, Manitoba

The suspension bridge in Pisew Falls Provincial Park, Manitoba

View from the suspension bridge in Pisew Falls Provincial Park, Manitoba

Pisew Falls in Pisew Falls Provincial Park, Manitoba

Rich vegetation on our short hike through Pisew Falls Provincial Park, Manitoba

Colourful vegetation on our short hike through Pisew Falls Provincial Park, Manitoba

The dock at Paint Lake in Paint Lake Provincial Park, Manitoba

This is the King Miner statue in Thompson to commemorate the hard work of the local miners.

Just a few of the some 46ish Spirit Way Wolves – found in and around the city of Thompson; painted by various sponsors.

Heritage North Museum in Thompson, Manitoba

The Spirit Walk in Thompson, Manitoba

Canada’s largest “photo-real” mural of a wolf on the side of an apartment building in Thompson, Manitoba.

Off to Churchill, Manitoba on our 16 hour train ride from Thompson!