As beautiful and picturesque as this location may seem, there are dangers. There are a number of Black Bears who reside in this area, in addition to Wolves, and quite possibly Cougars which have been spotted as far north as Thompson, Manitoba. Warnings about wildlife bear repeating.
Caution must be exercised to avoid confrontations with wildlife, especially bears. As a general rule, it is their home year-round, and you are a guest in it. For safety sake:
Do not store any food in your tent.
Bring plenty of rope to hang all your food in trees AWAY from camp.
Bring a good First Aid Kit, and know how to use it. Pisew Falls in Winter
Do not bring firearms unless you are licensed and skilled in their use.
Bring a good insect repellent with a high concentration of DEET.
Bring drinking water or water purification treatments.
Bring toilet paper.
Do not expect electricity, or any running water apart from that which passes your tent.
Additionally, because of the relatively high humidity present year-round, there is plenty of fresh, wet, greenery to slip on in the Summer, and slick ice in the Winter. Do not stray far off of the clearly marked path.
There has been one fatality at the falls in recent years, and a Memorial Trail-Marker is there to attest to that fact. The ledges are steep, the fall is long, and the current below is swift. Exercise caution at all times.
respect
Officers of Manitoba Conservation ask only that visitors keep the area clean, and stay well away from the areas below the falls, which are clearly marked as Environmentally Sensitive. As long as everyone co-operates in this respect, this remarkable piece of geography will be here for many generations to come.
Rarely is it necessary to destroy wild animals when they encounter humans. They usually have little interest in people, and are much more interested in the food they carry.
fees/permits
Entry into Manitoba Provincial Parks is free without the need for a vehicle permit until April 30th, 2011.