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Manitoba is experiencing extreme wildfire activity. Several provincial parks are closed, and fire bans and travel restrictions are in place. 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 June 16, 2025

Fire Bans and Backcountry Travel Restrictions

Campfires are prohibited, and trails and backcountry water routes are closed in all provincial parks.  Restrictions are in place as local emergency services have been redirected from across Manitoba to support fire response efforts. 

Wildfire Updates:

Restrictions and closures are put 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.

Grass River Provincial Park: reopening for all park users Monday, June 16 including Iskwasum Landing, Gyles and Reed Lake campgrounds.

Wekusko Falls Provincial Park: reopening for seasonal campers and day visitors Tuesday, June 17.  Nightly camping will reopen Friday, June 20.

Bakers Narrows Provincial Park: Closure Area May 30, 2025.  Park is closed to all park users including permanent residents, cottagers, seasonal and nightly campers, and day visitors.   Campsite reservations and have been cancelled until June 19.  These closures may be extended, depending on how the situation evolves. The Parks Reservation Service will be contacting affected campers by email.

Nopiming, Manigotagan River, South Atikaki, and Wallace Lake Provincial Parks:

Fire EA61 continues to burn out-of-control and has burned through most of Nopiming. Nopiming, Manigotagan River, South Atikaki, and Wallace Lake provincial parks remain closed to all park users including permanent residents, cottagers, commercial operators, seasonal and nightly campers, backcountry users and day visitors.

Reservations for Bird Lake and Tulabi Falls campgrounds have been cancelled up to June 19. This closure may be extended, depending on how the situation evolves. Campgrounds at Black Lake and Beresford Lake will remain closed for the remainder of the season, along with Shoe Lake and all water routes in the park. Manitobans who were planning backcountry trips in Nopiming this summer should make alternate plans.

Whiteshell Provincial Park: Closure Area Updated June 10, 2025

The Mantario Wilderness Zone is closed due to an active wildfire in the area.  The Mantario Hiking Trail and the Caddy Lake Tunnels are closed.  The Mantario Trail is expected to remain closed for an extended period.  Anyone who was planning to hike the trail this summer should make alternate plans.

All campgrounds, cottage subdivisions, businesses/commercial operators and developed areas have reopened.  Services may be limited in Whiteshell campgrounds as park staff continue to support fire response efforts.

Additional Information:
As the wildfire threat remains, all residents, cottagers and seasonal campers should prepare an emergency go kit should an evacuation occur. More information on emergency preparedness, including what to include in an emergency go kit, is available here.

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