Winnipeg 
Overview
Credit: Kasia Swintak
Located on the south basin of Lake Manitoba, Saint Ambroise Beach Provincial Park is a bird-watcher’s paradise with lots of migratory birds including pelicans, warblers, and geese. Its shallow waters make it a very popular destination for families. Come here for a family picnic or listen to the songs of birds. Along the shores, you can see the nests of piping plovers. The viewing tower gives a bird’s eye view of the park. The nearby sand islets can be accessed by boats from nearby boat docks. Experience the wetland as you move along the Sioux Pass Marsh boardwalk.
Activities include canoeing, kayaking, children’s programs, fishing, hiking, wind-surfing, bird watching, and swimming. Picnic areas, Beach, Playground, volleyball court.
Located at 40 min drive away is the Delta Marsh Wildlife Management Area. Come here, to watch migratory birds.
Camping: Basic and electrical campsites.
Check out the hotels at Portage la Prairie.
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)
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
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
