Fire & Travel Restrictions

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Updated: May 22, 2025


Park Closures

PARKS CLOSED DUE TO WILDFIRE: Manigotagan River, Nopiming, Pinawa Dam, Poplar Bay, South Atikaki, Wallace Lake, and areas of Whiteshell.

Evacuation orders are in place, and these parks will remain closed until conditions improve.  This includes all public and private developed areas including cottage subdivisions, commercial areas, campgrounds, group use, day use and all recreational areas including trails, beaches, backcountry areas, canoe routes and campsites.

Evacuated permanent residents and commercial operators may call for information by phoning 204-340-6769. Cottagers and campers are asked not to call this number and to check the Manitoba Parks homepage manitobaparks.com for updates.


Campfire Restrictions

Campfires are prohibited at all times in all provincial parks.
Due to high wildfire danger and ongoing human caused wildfires across the province, a full burn ban has been implemented.

  • The use of charcoal briquettes is prohibited.
  • Gas appliances are permitted anytime (such as propane barbeques, fire bowls, stoves).

Travel Restrictions

Backcountry travel is prohibited in the following provincial parks:
Elk Island, Birch Point, Grand Beach, Manigotagan River, Nopiming, Marchand, Moose Lake, Patricia Beach, Pinawa, Pinawa Dam, Poplar Bay, Wallace Lake, Whitemouth Falls, Whiteshell.

  • All backcountry travel prohibited without a valid travel permit.
  • Hiking trails and water routes are closed.

Backcountry travel is restricted in the following provincial parks: Beaver Creek, Chitek Lake Anishinaabe, Fisher Bay, Grand Rapids, Hecla/Grindstone, Kinwow Bay, Lake St. Andrew, Lake St. George, Sturgeon Bay.

  • Motorized backcountry travel prohibited without a valid travel permit.
  • Non-motorized backcountry travel remains permitted at any time. Hiking trails are open.

All other provincial parks: Backcountry travel permitted anytime.


Additional Advisories/Closures:

  • Fireworks and sky lanterns are prohibited in provincial parks.
  • The use of drones near wildfires is prohibited by Transport Canada and is subject to fines and jail. Drones can interfere with aircraft working on the emergency response and a collision could have serious consequences or even lead to a crash. Water bombers and helicopters are unable to work on a wildfire if a drone or other aircraft is in the area, which could put firefighters on the ground at risk without air support.
  • For restriction information outside of provincial parks, please see Provincial Fire & Travel Restrictions.

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1-800-782-0076


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