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V I S I T O R ’ S G U I DE
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WELCOME TO MANITOBA PARKS
As Minister of Sustainable Development, I am pleased to welcome you to Manitoba’s
provincial parks, where you will find endless adventures in our great outdoors.
From our wide-open spaces to dense green forests, to countless pristine lakes, rivers
and streams, nature abounds in our provincial parks.
Come join us and discover the stories of Manitoba’s Indigenous peoples laid out in
centuries-old stone petroforms, or retrace the steps of the early settlers at one of our
many heritage sites. Soak up the sun on a sandy beach, cast a line for a trophy walleye
or northern pike, dance and sing along at an outdoor festival, or sleep under the stars
and enjoy a quiet commune with nature.
I invite all Manitobans and visitors to our province to experience the diversity and
natural splendour our provincial parks have to offer. Enjoy the hospitality Manitoba is
famous for, and see for yourself why Manitoba is named one of Lonely Planet’s Top 10
Regions to visit on their Best in Travel 2019 list.
Come for a day or stay as long as you like. Whatever the season, you’ll find lots to enjoy
and a lifetime of memories in our beautiful provincial parks.
original signed by
Honourable Rochelle Squires
Minister of Sustainable Development
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2019 – 2020
HIGHLIGHTS
May 17 – 20 August 2 – 5
Victoria Day Long Weekend Terry Fox Day Long Weekend
Relax and enjoy the first long weekend of the camping season.
August 30 - September 2
June 8 – 9 Labour Day Long Weekend FREE PARK ENTRY WEEKEND
Family Fishing Weekend FREE PARK ENTRY WEEKEND
Family Fishing Weekend takes place across Manitoba October 11 – 14
(excluding federal parks). Individuals wishing to fish may Thanksgiving Long Weekend
do so without a licence. All other rules and regulations Becoming a popular tradition in Manitoba, spend the
apply. For more information call 1-800-214-6497. Thanksgiving weekend around a campfire in a provincial park!
December 24 – January 1
June 21 Christmas & New Year Holidays
National Indigenous Peoples Day Spend the holiday season out on the trails in provincial parks
Recognize and celebrate the culture and contributions of skiing, snowshoeing, or skating and tobogganing.
Canada’s First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
FEBRUARY FREE PARK ENTRY
June 28 - July 1 Celebrate the winter season with free park entry for the entire
Pine Fort Days month of February! Take in numerous special events including:
History comes alive at fur trader rendezvous at Spruce Woods
Provincial Park - check out the trade camp, try flint knapping, Feb 8 – 9
bannock baking and firing cannons and muskets! Beaver Days Winter Festival
Join Snowmobile enthusiasts from across Manitoba for events
July 11 – 14 at Falcon Lake in Whiteshell Provincial Park.
Winnipeg Folk Festival
Canada’s greatest folk and roots music festival takes place at Feb 15 – 16
Birds Hill Provincial Park. Family Ice Fishing Weekend
Similar to the Family Fishing Weekend in June, only on ice!
Be sure to head to Spruce Woods Provincial Park for the
July 20
annual Learn to Ice Fish program.
Bison Days
Take in the family fun at this annual celebration of our cultural Feb 23
history at Birds Hill Provincial Park. Winter Safari
A grand celebration of the season at Birds Hill Provincial Park with
July 20 snowshoeing, quinzhee building, bannock roasting and more!
Canada’s Parks Day FREE PARK ENTRY WEEKEND
Celebrations in Manitoba’s provincial parks offer a wide variety
of family oriented activities and interpretive programs.
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PLANNING YOUR VISIT
Refer to the following tourism organizations to help you with your trip planning details.
Travel Manitoba: travelmanitoba.com
REGIONAL TOURISM ASSOCIATIONS:
Interlake: interlaketourism.com
Central: centralmbtourism.ca
Parkland: parklandtourism.com
Westman: tourismwestman.ca
Eastman: eastmantourism.ca
Northern: travelmanitoba.com/manitoba-north
PARK FEES
Park Vehicle Permits must be displayed year-
round in provincial parks. Permits are available
at all campground and district offices, and most
businesses that sell fishing and hunting licences.
Annual Permits
Explorer Pass (vehicles) - $40.00
Buses - $110.00
3-day Permits
Vehicles - $12.00
Buses - $35.00
Daily Permits
Vehicle - $5.00
Bus - $25.00
Camping Fees
Rates vary depending on the availability of services
such as modern washrooms, showers, hook-ups and
firewood. Contact the Parks Reservation Service for
rates and services.
Parks Reservation Service
CONTACT US Reserve campsites, cabins, yurts & group-use areas
Manitoba Sustainable Development 1-888-482-2267 (In Winnipeg 204-948-3333)
Parks & Protected Spaces Online: manitobaparks.com
Box 52, 200 Saulteaux Crescent
Winnipeg, MB R3J 3W3 @MBGovParks
Email: SD@gov.mb.ca Publication available in alternate formats, upon
Phone: 1-800-214-6497 request.
manitobaparks.com Aussi disponible en français.
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BEACH & BOATING SAFETY
Provincial park beaches are now tobacco free Manitoba’s provincial parks are ideal for boating,
zones. Manitoba Parks encourages you and your but boating fun can quickly turn to tragedy. To stay
groups to keep the following tips in mind to safe while enjoying our waterways, please follow
ensure being around the water is not only fun, but these important safety guidelines:
safe as well.
• Watch children at all times and stay within arm’s reach. Never • As of September 15, 2009, all operators of recreational,
leave them alone in or near water. motorized, pleasure-craft in Canada require a Pleasure
Craft Operator Card (PCO Card) or proof of competency. Get
• Ensure children are properly supervised by an adult, especially
your PCO Card and get trained. Learn more about boating
when adults may be distracted by activities such as meal
safety, equipment requirements, regulations,
preparation, equipment set-up or packing. Adult supervision
and how to respond in emergency situations. For more
is the best protection for children.
information call toll free: 1-800-267-6687
• Swim only in designated swim areas.
• Tell someone of your travel plans, where you are going
• Be aware of your swimming limitations. Don’t try to go and when you are expected to return.
beyond your ability.
• Always wear a lifejacket or personal floatation device (PFD). It
• Ensure that you and your group know how to swim. It is the could save your life. Less than 10 percent of Manitoba drowning
best way to stay safe in and around the water. victims wore a lifejacket or PFD.
• Don’t bring inflatables to the beach. Wind can blow them into • Drive responsibly and at a moderate speed. Laws prohibit the
the water where children tend to follow. operation of a vessel in a careless or inconsiderate manner.
• Always check water depth before diving. Water levels may • Don’t drink and drive. Alcohol impairs vision and judgment and
change from day to day due to changing weather conditions. is involved in 31 percent of water related deaths
• Never swim alone. Always swim with a friend and watch out in Manitoba.
for each other. • Kayakers should ensure they can be seen in water
• Weaker swimmers and young children should wear a properly by wearing bright colored lifejackets or PFDs.
sized life jacket or personal floatation device (PFD). • Check the weather forecast before going out. Once on the
• Don’t consume alcohol before or while swimming. Alcohol water, watch for changes in the weather and head to shore
impairs your abilities and judgment. if it looks like a storm is approaching.
• Take swimming and water safety lessons. Learn First Aid and • Personal watercraft operators should not carry passengers under
CPR skills so you can help yourself and others. the age of six.
• Cooking and heating in enclosed spaces can cause carbon
Drowning is Preventable! monoxide to accumulate and lead to poisoning. Boaters should
only use fuel-burning appliances in well-ventilated places.
Swimmers should not swim where boat engine exhaust may
accumulate.
For more information about boating safety, please contact:
Office of Boating Safety, Transport Canada
Toll free 1-800-267-6687
12Invasive Pests are Threatening Manitoba’s Trees
Trees are a valuable source of shade during Manitoba’s hot summers. Not only that, but trees help reduce pollutants and dust in
the air, reduce run-off during rain storms, and provide recreational opportunities. Manitoba’s trees are threatened by invasive
forest pests like the emerald ash borer (EAB), which was recently discovered in Winnipeg. These are diseases and insects that are
not native to Manitoba and can be highly destructive, because the natural controls from their native habitats are not present here.
While Dutch elm disease (DED), an invasive fungal disease, has already had a considerable impact on Manitoba’s elms, EAB
threatens to destroy our ash trees.
Winnipeg is now regulated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for EAB meaning that firewood of all species, raw ash logs
and material, and ash nursery stock cannot be taken out of Winnipeg and moved to other areas without written permission from
the CFIA. Also note that the transport and storage of elm in Manitoba is prohibited by provincial law.
While DED has been successfully managed in many areas, EAB is proving to be much more difficult to control. The key to
defending Manitoba’s trees from this invader is prevention and early detection.
Do Your Part
• Do not move firewood over distances. Purchase your firewood locally, and burn it where you buy it.
• Don’t bring ash and elm wood to our provincial parks.
•Familiarize yourself with the signs and symptoms of EAB, and report any suspicious trees to the Provincial Tree Line: 204-945-7866.
To learn more, visit:
www.manitoba.ca/stopthespread
13BE BEAR SMART
WHEN IN BLACK BEAR COUNTRY
Never feed or approach a bear, or any wild animal.
• Be alert
• Make noise WHISTLE
• Travel in groups
• Keep dogs on leash
• Keep bear spray handy
& know how to use it BEAR SPRAY
• Store food & garbage
where bears can’t
access it
• Never leave food
unattended
• Leave only footprints
behind (not garbage)
WALKING STICK
DOG LEASH
FIXED BLADE HUNTING KNIFE
WHEN ENCOUNTERING A BEAR
• Stop and assess the situation and the bear’s response.
• During a surprise encounter, slowly back away and prepare to deploy bear spray.
• If the bear charges, stand your ground and use your bear spray.
• If the bear attacks during a surprise encounter, play dead.
• If the bear persistently stalks you and then attacks, fight back.
• If the bear attacks you in your tent, fight back.
Bears should neither be feared nor dismissed as harmless,
but should be respected for the potential danger they pose.
For more information, visit www.manitoba.ca/blackbearYou can also read
