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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 27, 2025
PARKS CLOSED DUE TO WILDFIRE: South Atikaki, Wallace Lake. Partial closures in Bakers Narrows, Whiteshell and Nopiming.
Fire and Travel Restrictions
As of Friday, June 27 at 8:00am fire and travel restrictions are lifted at most provincial parks.
Manigotagan River Provincial Park: Park reopens at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, June 27
Nopiming Provincial Park: Closure Area Updated June 25, 2025, the majority of Nopiming park is closed:
- At 8 a.m. on Friday, June 27, a portion in the northwest corner of Nopiming Provincial Park including Quesnel Lake will re-open to day-users, cottagers, and commercial operators.
- South part of Nopiming is open for permanent residents, cottagers and commercial operators, including Provincial Road (PR) 315, Bird Lake, Booster Lake, Flanders Lake and Davidson Lake.
- A closure and mandatory evacuation order continues for the rest of Nopiming Provincial Park. These areas and parks remain closed to park users including permanent residents, cottagers, commercial operators, seasonal and nightly campers, backcountry users and day visitors.
- 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.
- Bird Lake Campground the closure has been extended up to and including July 10.
- Tulabi Falls campground has significantly more cleanup required. The current closure will be in place up to and including August 4.
- Significant clean up is required as the wildfire affected some camping bays and recreational facilities.
- Manitobans who were planning backcountry trips in Nopiming this summer should make alternate plans.
- Closure dates are preliminary and may be extended if required.
Wallace Lake and South Atikaki Provincial Parks Closure Area Updated June 25, 2025,
A closure and mandatory evacuation order continues for Wallace Lake and South Atikaki provincial parks. These areas and parks remain closed to park users including permanent residents, cottagers, commercial operators, seasonal and nightly campers, backcountry users and day visitors.
Whiteshell Provincial Park: Closure Area Updated June 25, 2025
All campgrounds, cottage subdivisions, businesses/commercial operators and developed areas in Whiteshell Provincial Park have reopened. Services may be limited in Whiteshell campgrounds as park staff continue to support fire response efforts.
The Whiteshell River Water Route, from the second tunnel at North Cross Lake through to Little Whiteshell Lake is now open, including access through both tunnels. Backcountry camping is available along the Whiteshell River Water Route.
The Mantario Wilderness Zone remains closed. The portage on Sailing Lake into Granite Lake and portage at the north end of Marion Lake is closed in Whiteshell Provincial Park. The Mantario Hiking Trail is closed and is expected to remain closed for an extended period. Anyone who was planning to hike the trail this summer should make alternate plans.
Grass River Provincial Park: Updated June 25, 2025, at 8 a.m. On Friday, June 27 Grass River Canoe Route will reopen.
Pisew Falls Provincial Park: Updated June 25, 2025, at 8 a.m. On Friday, June 27 Kwasitchewan Falls Trail will reopen.
Bakers Narrows Provincial Park: Closure Area June 24, 2025
Park reopened Wednesday, June 25 for permanent residents, cottagers and commercial operators.
- The campground will remain closed for nightly and seasonal camping through Thursday, July 17. This closure may be extended if needed.
- Additionally, on Wednesday, June 25, the Schist Lake, Big Island Lake and Little Athapapuskow cottage areas, which are within the jurisdiction of the province’s Northern Affairs Cottage Program, reopened for all residents and cottage owners.
- The Flin Flon airport at Bakers Narrows remains closed with aircraft restrictions in place to support ongoing wildfire suppression efforts. For the safety of personnel, boaters are asked to avoid waterways being utilized by Manitoba Wildfire Service tankers and aircraft.
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.
Closures of provincial parks may be extended, depending on how the situation evolves. The Parks Reservation Service will be contacting affected campers by email.
Fire Restrictions and Closures
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