FREE – Province waives fees to enter provincial parks in February

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FREE – Province waives fees to enter provincial parks in February

February 1, 2018
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Province putting the fun back in February again this year by offering Manitobans FREE access to provincial parks.

In what has become a yearly tradition the province of Manitoba is encouraging people to get outside and enjoy what our provincial parks have to offer.

“Manitobans love the great outdoors and our parks are just as beautiful at this time of year as they are in the warmer months,” Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires said. “We encourage everyone to take advantage of the activities and the scenery our parks have to offer.”

For the month of February, vehicle permits will not be required in any provincial park but SnoPasses will still be required for snowmobiles using the groomed trails in the parks.

Spruce Woods and Turtle Mountain provincial parks also offer outdoor skating areas, hockey rinks and toboggan hills while fat biking is welcome on designated trails in Birds Hill, Spruce Woods and Whiteshell provincial parks.

And if you like free the provinces has also announced a FREE fishing weekend beginning February 17 and running until February 19, 2018. Although conservation limits will still apply you will not require a licence to fish anywhere in the province except for National Parks where a federal fishing license will still be required.

It’s a great opportunity to try your hand at ice-fishing but anglers are reminded to check conditions before venturing out onto lakes and rivers.

Park interpreters are offering several guided experiences this winter in Birds Hill, Spruce Woods and Whiteshell provincial parks. Highlights for the month of February include:

•   a cross-country ski clinic in Birds Hill Provincial Park on Sunday, Feb. 4;
•   a guided snowshoe trek in Whiteshell Provincial Park on Sunday, Feb. 11;
•   learn to ice-fish sessions in Spruce Woods Provincial Park on Saturday, Feb. 17 and Whiteshell Provincial Park on Monday, Feb. 19;
•   a winter family fun day at the winter recreational area in Spruce Woods Provincial Park on Saturday, Feb. 24; and
•   a winter safari in Birds Hill Provincial Park on Sunday, Feb. 25.

You can get more information about programs offered in Manitoba’s provincial parks by visiting their social media page in the link below.

LINK | Mb Parks