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Manitoba Provincial Parks will be free to visit for all during the entire month of February.
Environment, Climate and Parks Minister Tracy Schmidt made the announcement today.
“February is a great time to enjoy Manitoba’s provincial parks,” said Schmidt in a news release.
“We know affordability is top of mind for many families, so I am pleased to announce we are waiving the entry fee to all provincial parks for the month of February. We encourage all Manitobans to get outdoors and enjoy everything our beautiful provincial parks have to offer.”
Though provincial park admission is free, Snopasses will be needed for snowmobilers using groomed trails in parks.
Across the province, numerous parks feature well-maintained trails suitable for cross-country skiing, fat biking, snowshoeing, and hiking. In addition, select parks like Paint Lake, Spruce Woods, and Turtle Mountain, enhance the winter experience with facilities for outdoor skating, hockey, and tobogganing. For those keen on ice fishing, Hecla/Grindstone Provincial Park provides complimentary shelters on the shores of Lake Winnipeg.
Thrill-seekers can indulge in downhill skiing and snowboarding at two notable locations: the Asessippi Ski Resort located in Asessippi Provincial Park and Falcon Ridge Ski Slopes in Whiteshell Provincial Park.
Birds Hill, Spruce Woods, and Whiteshell provincial parks have introduced a series of guided programs organized by park interpreters. These programs, as highlighted by the provincial minister, are designed to enrich the visitor experience while fostering a deeper appreciation and stewardship of Manitoba’s natural park resources.
February’s lineup includes unique activities such as wolf howl hikes, snowshoe treks, ski clinics, quinzhee (snow shelter) building, and ice fishing, providing visitors with a blend of adventure and educational experiences in the serene backdrop of Manitoba’s winter landscape.
Annual park vehicle permits will be available for purchase beginning on March 1.
Take advantage of the many winter activities available in provincial parks at no cost!
WHAT IS FREE AND NOT FREE DURING FEBRUARY – 2024
- Vehicle permits are not required in any provincial park this month
- SnoPasses are still required for snowmobiles using groomed trails in the parks and entrance fees still apply in national parks.
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WHAT TO DO IN THE PARKS IN FEBRUARY
- There are groomed trails in provincial parks across Manitoba for various activities, including cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat biking, snowshoeing and hiking.
- Paint Lake, Spruce Woods and Turtle Mountain provincial parks also offer outdoor skating areas, hockey rinks and toboggan hills.
- Park interpreters are offering weekly events. Highlights for the month of February.
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