Overview

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With its beautiful sandy beach and warm shallow water and sand dunes, the Patricia Beach Provincial Park is a serene place hidden in Manitoba. Lazy in the sun and play on the beach. Watch the glorious sunset. See the water birds or go for pleasant walks. Renowned for the marshlands area that is a habitat for a variety of water fowls and wildlife species.

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Activities include bird watching, swimming, windsurfing, kite-boarding, and picnicking. Near the north end of the beach, there is a secluded clothing optional area.

The causeway at the northern end of the beach feeds a marshy lagoon. Because of the marshlands, visitors can see lots of birds in this park.

Near the Park: Golf at Beaches Golf Course or the Mars Sandhills Resort & Golf Course. Separated by a small channel is the Beaconia beach.

Located within a 20-minute drive is the Grand Beach Provincial Park. Head to Beausejour for a tour of the Daylily Gardens.

Camping: No camping.

South Beach Casino & Resort, Mars Sandhills Resort & Golf Course are good choices for an overnight stay.

Located 84 kilometers north of Winnipeg (on the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg), MB off Highway 59

Approximate 84 km ~ 60 minutes from downtown Winnipeg

Seasonal park

How much to visit

A Park Vehicle Permit is required and must be displayed year-round.

You can purchase and print your vehicle permits online at manitobaelicensing.ca.

2024 Entrance Fees
(Includes GST and $4.50 administration fee)

Vehicle Permits

Annual $44.50 (valid until April 30, 2025)
Casual $16.50 (valid for three consecutive days)
Daily $9.50 (valid until midnight on the date of purchase)

Free Park Entry Dates for 2024 (Vehicle permits are not required)

February 1-29, free for the entire month
Family Fishing Weekend (June 7 – 9)
Canada’s Parks Day Weekend (July 15 – 21)
Labour Day Weekend (August 30-September 2)

Nightly Camping Fees

Basic Services $11.55 to $23.10
Electrical Services $15.75 to $27.30
Electrical/Water Services $18.90 to $24.15
Full Service $21.00 to $25.20
Yurts $56.00

Parks Reservation Service
Reservation Fee $10.00
Reservation Change Fee $4.00

For campsite and group use reservations: www.manitobaparks.com or 1-888-4U2-Camp (1-888-482-2267). In Winnipeg call 204-948-3333.

For further information, write Birds Hill Provincial Park, District Office, Box 183, R.R. 2, Dugald, Manitoba R0E 0K0, or telephone 204-654-6730, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

For more information or last minute campsite availability call 1-800-214-6497. In Winnipeg call 204-945-6784

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