Friday, February 6, 2015 - Blog on a Log
Free Entry into Provincial Parks All Month Long
The government of Manitoba has announced that Provincial Park entry will be free for the entire month of February to encourage Manitobans to get out and make the most of our winter scenery and activities.
“We may not have had as much snow as we’re used to this winter but there are still plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy everything our parks have to offer,” said Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh. “We have groomed trails for snowmobiles, skijoring and cross-country skiing, as well as great places for hiking or snowshoeing.”
Trail conditions are updated every Thursday on the Manitoba Parks website just in time for planning your weekend adventures.
Many parks are also offering special events throughout the month, including:
- cross-country ski clinic in the Spruce Woods Provincial Park on Saturday, Feb. 7;
- learn to ice fish in the Spruce Woods Provincial Park on Saturday, Feb. 14;
- winter safari special event in the Birds Hill Provincial Park on Sunday, Feb. 22; and
- guided ski in the Whiteshell Provincial Park on Saturday, Feb. 28.
More information on special events and interpretive programs can be found on the Manitoba Parks website.
Further information on winter activities - including winter clothing and snowshoeing gear and accessories - can be found at both Wilderness Supply locations, located near to some of Winnipeg's most accessible provincial parks.
Winnipeggers can check out Beaudry Provincial Park and Birds Hill Provincial Park (both less than 20 minutes from the city limits) or travel further afield to explore one of over 50 other parks located in the province.
Province of Manitoba Press Release
Photo: Whiteshell Provincial Park by Tammy Burns via travelandescape.ca