Where to Find the Snakes of Narcisse
Look for the Narcisse Snake Dens sign on Highway #17, 6 kilometres (3.6 miles) north of Narcisse (GPS coordinates of 50o44’07.62” N and 97o31’54.32” W). Turn east at the entrance sign and follow the short road to the parking lot. Here you will find orientation and interpretation signs, washrooms, a picnic area and a 3.0 kilometre (1.8 mile) walking trail. The trail winds through native grassland and aspen forest, and is easy to follow. It’s a good idea to bring refreshments and a lunch as there is no food or beverage service on site.
Visitors coming from Winnipeg should allow approximately 1.5 hours to drive the 130 kilometre (80 mile) trip to Narcisse Wildlife Management Area Location Map (see below).
Access
Please park in the main lot. Only authorized vehicles operated by Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development staff are allowed beyond the parking lot.
Access into the dens and adjacent buffer zones is prohibited for both the safety of visitors and the well-being of the snakes. Viewing platforms at each den site provide a convenient location of watching the action.