Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes said today, “Manitoba’s provincial parks offer an incredible variety of trails and activities for Manitobans of all ages. I am pleased to announce we are waiving the entry fee to all provincial parks for the month of February to make it more affordable for Manitoba families to get outdoors and enjoy all our beautiful provincial parks have to offer.”
From groomed paths for cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat biking, snowshoeing and hiking, to exciting spaces like outdoor skating rinks, hockey arenas and toboggan hills, there’s something for everyone, the minister noted. Hecla/Grindstone Provincial Park provides free ice-fishing shelters on Lake Winnipeg or Manitobans can head to ski slopes in Asessippi or Whiteshell provincial parks, added the minister.
In addition to free park entry, Manitoba Winter Trails Day will be celebrated for the first time on Saturday, Feb. 8. The day will occur annually on the second Saturday in February to showcase the province’s amazing winter trails and activities, celebrate the dedicated partners who create and maintain trails, and inspire Manitobans to embrace the season by enjoying outdoor adventures with family and friends, said Moyes.
Manitobans can join park interpreters on Feb. 8 for guided trail adventures in these provincial parks:
- Birds Hill – embark on a snowshoe trek along the Nimowin Trail to search for animal tracks and signs of wildlife, and learn how creatures thrive during winter.
- Spruce Woods – take a guided hike on the Epinette Trail to discover the park’s unique landscape and its intriguing connection to the spruce forest.
Details and registration information for upcoming programs can be found along with more information on winter activities in provincial parks at Parks and Protected Spaces | Environment and Climate Change | Province of Manitoba. Manitobans are also encouraged to check this website for trail conditions before visiting parks.
Trail users are reminded to only use trails for designated activities and never walk on groomed ski tracks, keep dogs on leash and practice the principles of Leave No Trace by removing everything that is brought in.
Vehicle permits are not required in provincial parks in February, but Snopasses are still required for snowmobiles using designated trails.
