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Manitobans have an extra incentive to check out provincial parks this year.
The province announced in Budget 2025 that it would offer free entry to all provincial parks for the year.
"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," said Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes.
The province is also investing $18 million into infrastructure improvements at several provincial parks, including new washroom and shower buildings at St. Malo and West Hawk Lake's seasonal campground and campground improvements at Spruce Woods, Grand Beach and Hecla provincial parks.
“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.”
The 2025 season will also see new playgrounds open at a few provincial parks, including the Whiteshell, Clearwater Lake, Winnipeg Beach and Turtle Mountain.
Provincial park campground reservations have a staggered opening starting Monday, April 7.
While park vehicle passes will not be required for the 2025 season, camping reservation fees continue to apply.