This spring break and for the next year, the Manitoba government is encouraging Manitobans to head out into the great outdoors and visit provincial parks for free, Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes announced today.
“In Budget 2025, our government announced free entry to all of our incredible provincial parks for the next year,” said Moyes. “As Canadians explore closer to home, we hope everyone will get out and enjoy our beautiful parks and take in all they have to offer. Whether you love to hike, canoe or just want to relax surrounded by nature, we encourage all Manitobans to visit our provincial parks, as no vehicle permit is required.”
Budget 2025 includes an $18-million increase for infrastructure improvements at a number of provincial parks, the minister noted. Projects include new washroom and shower buildings at St. Malo and West Hawk Lake’s seasonal campground. This funding will also support campground improvements and the addition of electrical sites at Spruce Woods, Grand Beach and Hecla/Grindstone provincial parks.
For the 2025 season, visitors to Whiteshell Provincial Park’s West Hawk Lake will see a restored Crescent Beach seawall, which will include an accessible ramp and beach access mat. New playgrounds will open at several provincial parks including in the Whiteshell, Clearwater Lake, Winnipeg Beach and Turtle Mountain.
“Manitoba is home to more than four million incredible hectares of land and water set aside in 93 provincial parks,” said Moyes. “Visitors can make memories while exploring varied landscapes, including lush boreal forests to perfect prairie parklands and sandy shorelines, or walk through the past on a historic site tour and develop new skills at an outdoor workshop.”
Provincial park campground reservations have a staggered opening from Monday, April 7 to April 11. The Parks Reservation Service will start taking reservations for specific campgrounds each day at 7 a.m. each day online at www.manitobaparks.com and by phone at 204-948-3333 (in Winnipeg) or 1-888-482-2267 (toll-free).
While park vehicle passes will not be required for the 2025 season, camping reservation fees continue to apply. For more information, visit:
www.manitobaparks.com.