Canada is celebrating its Parks Day on July 15th, and Manitoba is contributing with a week-long event.
From July 10th to July 16th, provincial park access will be free for everyone in Manitoba.
Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt was excited to make this announcement;
“For the third year in a row, our government is providing week-long free provincial park access to coincide with Canada’s Parks Day. This initiative allows all Manitobans to enjoy our parks’ extraordinary natural beauty, intriguing historical sites, and diverse recreational activities.”
It is important to note that overnight camping fees and access to national parks will still require their standard fees.
If you're heading out to enjoy nature this weekend, be sure to check the conditions and prepare accordingly. The province advises that park-goers check in at the campground office to get camping permits; maintain a clean campsite; keep pets on a leash; and keep campfires in approved pits.
The Province also noted that transporting firewood from restricted areas could result in hefty fines. Doing so could harm more than your wallet, as transporting wood could spread things like Dutch Elm Disease, pine beetles, and other pests.
The weather looks forecast is luckily more moderate than in past weeks, and it's looking like a great week to get out and enjoy the natural beauty that Manitoba's parks have to offer.
