Fresh off his successful trek to Muhigan Falls, explorer Shayne Thiessen is turning his sights toward an even more elusive target: Kapakaytay Falls. Located deep in the rugged backcountry of Northern Manitoba, this site is thought to be one of the tallest waterfalls in the province, yet it remains largely undocumented.
While Kwasitchewan Falls is marketed as the province’s largest waterfall at 14 meters, the World Waterfall Database’s entry for Kapakaytay Falls suggests that it has a height of 18 meters. Like Muhigan, Kapakaytay’s status is classified as “unconfirmed,” meaning its exact stature and coordinates have never been officially verified.
The Route
The journey to Kapakaytay Falls requires navigating deep into the northern wilderness without any established trails. The trek will involve navigating old logging roads, swimming across a river, and hiking through dense forest to reach the remote waterfall.
Day 1: Travel by road
- Drive 800 km to reach the access point
Day 2: Hike to the river
- 18 km hike through remote terrain
- Establish camp near the junction of the Odei and Sapochi Rivers
Day 3: River crossing and waterfall approach
- Cross the Sapochi River
- 6 km hike to locate Kapakaytay Falls
- Film and explore the area
Day 4: Begin return route
- Pack up and start hiking back toward the river
Day 5: Return to the trailhead
- Complete the hike out
Day 6: Travel home
Documentary
The entire search will be captured on multiple cameras for an upcoming documentary, showcasing the beauty and difficulty of Northern Manitoba’s terrain.
Live Updates
Real-time tracking of the expedition progress will be available on explorewithshayne.com.
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