The Manitoba government has announced it will be offering free entry to its parks this February.
Vehicle permits will not be required to go to the parks, however, the province said, Snopasses for snowmobiles will be.
"Manitoba’s provincial parks offer an incredible variety of trails and activities for Manitobans of all ages," said Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes.
He said cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat biking, snowshoeing, hiking, skating, and tobogganing are all among the options offered at various parks.
For the first time, the province is also celebrating Manitoba Winter Trails Day on Feb. 8.
It is meant to "showcase the province’s amazing winter trails and activities, celebrate the dedicated partners who create and maintain trails, and inspire Manitobans to embrace the season by enjoying outdoor adventures with family and friends," Moyes said.
Birds Hill Park will be marking the day with a snowshoe trek along the Nimowin Trail, the province said.
It noted that trail users are only supposed to use trails for designated activities, never walk on groomed ski tracks, keep dogs on their leash, and not to leave anything behind at a park that doesn't belong there.
More details and registration for upcoming programs, and trail conditions, can be found online at manitobaparks.com.