Winnipeg 
Overview
Credit: Chimera Photography
Pinawa Dam Provincial Park commemorates Manitoba’s first year-round hydroelectric generating station, the Pinawa Dam. The Dam was closed in 1951 and designated as a Provincial Park in 1985. Learn how electricity is generated along the Dam Ruins Walk. Enjoy a picnic or swim. Learn about the town of Pinawa as you go along the Old-Pinawa self-guided trail. Take photos of white-tailed deer, black bears, and other wildlife near the edge of the water. The Trans-Canada Trail runs through the park.
Activities include hiking, fishing and picnicking. Amphitheatre, Playground.
Near the Park: Explore Pinawa and go adventuring across Pinawa Channel. See the Pinawa Sundial.
Whitemouth Falls Provincial Park and Pinawa Provincial Park are within 30 mins drive. Tee off at Pinawa Golf & Country Club. Visit the Lac de Bonnet Museum.
Camping: No camping.
Book Wilderness Edge Retreat & Conference Centre, Pinawa Motel, Otter Falls Resort, and Barrier Bay Resort for an overnight stay.
How much to visit
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)
Parks Reservation Service
Reservation Fee $10.00
Reservation Change Fee $4.00
