PROVINCIAL PARK CLOSURES AND FIRE RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT

Eastern and northwestern Manitoba is experiencing extreme wildfire activity. Several provincial parks are closed due to out-of-control wildfires including Nopiming and areas within Whiteshell provincial parks.

Manitoba Parks is working closely with the Manitoba Wildfire Service, the Conservation Officer Service and other partners continuously evaluating the situation.  Check this webpage regularly for updates on park closures and restriction information.


Important News and Program Updates

Updated May 30, 2025

PARKS CLOSED DUE TO WILDFIRE: Manigotagan River, Nopiming, South Atikaki, Wallace Lake. Partial closures in Bakers Narrows and Whiteshell.

Fire Bans and Backcountry Travel Restrictions
Campfires are prohibited and all hiking trails and water routes are closed in all provincial parks.

Bakers Narrows Provincial Park: Closure Area May 30, 2025
Due to nearby wildfires, the park is now closed to all permanent residents, cottagers, campers and day users.  Reservations have been cancelled up to June 12. This closure may be extended, depending on how the situation evolves.  The Parks Reservation Service is contacting affected campers by email.

Whiteshell Provincial Park: Closure Area Updated May 28, 2025
Fire EA63 remains out of control and continues to burn in the Mantario wilderness zone.  However, suppression efforts are holding the line which has allowed areas of the park to reopen.  Closures will be maintained in areas that continue to be at risk, including for permanent residences, cottages, commercial operations, campgrounds, utilities and park infrastructure. 

Due to their proximity to the fire, the following areas remain closed including all cottage subdivisions, commercial areas, campgrounds, group use, day use, recreational and picnic areas, playgrounds, trails, beaches and backcountry canoe routes and campsites:

  • Crowduck Lake
  • Big Whiteshell Lake
  • Caddy Lake Blocks 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, Island, Green Bay Resort, and the public boat launch at Block 4
  • West Hawk Lake – McDougall’s Landing, Big Island Landing and Indian Bay
  • Florence Lake, Nora Lake, Ophir Siding

Campgrounds at Big Whiteshell Lake, Brereton Lake, Caddy Lake, West Hawk Lake and White Lake will remain closed for seasonal and nightly camping until at least June 5. This closure may be extended, depending on how the situation evolves. The Parks Reservation Service is contacting affected campers by email. 

Campgrounds will re-open in a phased approach that mirrors previous reopening of areas for residents, cottagers and commercial operators. This staggered approach is in place to allow commercial operators and park staff time to prepare facilities and services for returning visitors. Services may remain limited at some campgrounds as park staff continue to support fire response efforts.

As the fire remains out of control, those returning to reopened areas are advised to be prepared to evacuate again with little notice. All residents, cottagers and seasonal campers should prepare an emergency go kit. More information on emergency preparedness, including what to include in an emergency go kit, is available here.

Nopiming Provincial Park: Fire EA61 continues to burn out of control and has burned a large area of the park. The park remains closed. Fire suppression efforts are currently focused on areas around Bird Lake and Long Lake.  Value protection (sprinkler kits) is being maintained at Long Lake and is being set up at Wallace Lake.

Reservations for all Nopiming campgrounds have been cancelled up to June 12. This closure may be extended, depending on how the situation evolves. Campgrounds at Black Lake and Beresford Lake are expected to remain closed for the remainder of the season, along with the water routes at Beresford-Garner, Long-Manigotagan, Rabbit River, Seagrim Lake and Shoe Lake. Manitobans who were planning backcountry trips along these routes this summer should make alternate plans.

Additional Information:

Park closures and evacuations are a protective measure to safeguard lives and reduce harm when a wildfire poses a significant threat. Any opportunities to reopen provincial parks will depend on daily analysis of fire behaviour, suppression efforts, environmental and weather conditions, expert judgement and real-time conditions.

Manitoba Parks recognizes many Manitobans are eager to return to areas that remain closed, but public safety remains the top priority. Restrictions and closures remain in place for everyone’s safety and allow fire crews and emergency responders space to do their work. Manitoba Parks asks for everyone’s patience and co-operation as this situation continues to unfold.

Manitoba Parks thanks the Manitoba Wildfire Service, partner agencies and assistance from across Canada for their work protecting our parks. 

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