Bois-des-esprits

Bois-des-esprits, or "Woods where the Spirits Dwell", features several long winding trails through a forested area alongside the Seine River. Several wood carvings can be found throughout the trail system, inspired by the original carving of Woody-Mhitik, which is now featured in the St. Boniface museum.

Visitors can enter the park area from the north off John Bruce Rd E, from the east off River Valley Dr or Eastoak Dr, or from the south off Shorehill Dr. Cyclists looking to visit the area from Abinojii Mikanah can come from the north through Orchard Hill Park onto John Bruce Rd E.

Welcome to Bois-des-esprits! A map and information panel stand alongside the pathway leading into the park off John Bruce E. Facing south.

A second pathway off John Bruce E leads south into the park, halfway between Bridgeway Cres and Hardman Court.

The trail off John Bruce E leads deeper into the park, passing directly by a view of the Seine River. Facing south.

View of one of the many oxbows of the Seine River, near the southwest corner of the park. Facing west.

The trails diverge, each branching off to one of the entrances from John Bruce E. Faincg north.

One of many wood carvings is mounted to a tree, just off the main trail.

Once of many benches awaits alongside the trail network.

The trail diverges ahead, with the left branch leading towards River Valley Dr, and the right branch continuing deeper into the park. Facing west.

While taking a stroll through the trails, you may come across deer grazing in the forest.

A pathway leads northwest into the park off River Valley Dr.

The trails pass by more carvings in the trees, near a bench overlooking the Seine River.

Wide angle view of one of the many oxbows of the Seine River.

A short footbridge crosses a gulley as the trail continues south through the park.

A pathway off Eastoak Dr heads southwest into the park.

Several wood carvings adorn the trees near a small clearing that overlooks the Seine River. Facing southwest.

Another panorama view of one of the Seine River oxbows, just off a dirt trail along the west edge of the park.

The trail continues winding its way through the southern forested area.

The dirt trail passes close by the Seine River, offering a view of the Shorehill Dr bridge. Facing southwest.

View of the Seine River from the Shorehill Dr bridge, facing northeast.

A map and information panel stand alongside the Shorehill Dr sidewalk, where a pathway leads into the park. Facing north.