PROVINCIAL PARK CLOSURES AND FIRE RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT
Eastern Manitoba is experiencing extreme wildfire activity. Nopiming, Whiteshell and several eastern region provincial parks are closed due to out-of-control wildfires.
Over this Victoria Day long weekend throughout the province, Manitobans are discouraged from having campfires, even if a local fire ban is not in place in their community.
Manitobans are urged to carefully consider their plans for outdoor activities, avoid closed areas and follow all evacuation orders from local authorities.
Important News and Program Updates
Updated May 15, 2025
PARKS CLOSED DUE TO WILDFIRE: Manigotagan River, Nopiming, Pinawa Dam, Poplar Bay, South Atikaki, Wallace Lake, Whiteshell, Woodridge.
- State of Local Emergency declared for Nopiming Provincial Park May 13, 2025
- State of Local Emergency declared for Whiteshell Provincial Park May 15, 2025
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 who were not able to register in person at a reception centre are now asked to call 204-340-6769. Only full-time residents must register. Cottagers and campers do not need to register and should check this webpage for updates.
Camping reservations have been cancelled until May 30 in Nopiming Provincial Park (Bird Lake, Beresford Lake, Black Lake, Shoe Lake, Tulabi Falls) and until May 22 in Whiteshell Provincial Park (Betula Lake, Big Whiteshell, Brereton Lake, Caddy Lake, Falcon Beach, Falcon Lakeshore, Nutimik, Opapiskaw, Otter Falls, West Hawk, White Lake). Campground closures may be extended. The Parks Reservation Service will contact all affected reservation holders and refunds will be issued.
Seasonal campers will be contacted when it is safe to return and pro-rated refunds will be issued for the length of the closure.
Additional Information:
- Google Maps of wildfire activity in eastern Manitoba
- FireSmoke.ca map of forecasted smoke conditions
- Manitoba Wildfire Information
- Manitoba 511 Highway Conditions
- Manitoba Emergency Management Organization
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