Inaugural Manitoba Winter Trails Day Celebrated on Feb. 8
The Manitoba government is promoting winter activities by offering free entry to all provincial parks for February, announced Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes.
“Manitoba’s provincial parks offer an incredible variety of trails and activities for Manitobans of all ages,” said Moyes. “I am pleased to announce we are waiving the entry fee to all provincial parks for the month of February to make it more affordable for Manitoba families to get outdoors and enjoy all our beautiful provincial parks have to offer.”
Visitors can partake in cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat biking, snowshoeing, and hiking, along with activities at outdoor skating rinks and toboggan hills. Hecla/Grindstone Provincial Park has free ice-fishing shelters, while ski slopes are available in Asessippi and Whiteshell provincial parks.
Additionally, the inaugural Manitoba Winter Trails Day will be celebrated on February 8. This annual event showcases winter trails, honors trail partners, and encourages outdoor adventures.
On Feb. 8, residents can join guided activities in:
Birds Hill – embark on a snowshoe trek along the Nimowin Trail to search for animal tracks and signs of wildlife, and learn how creatures thrive during winter.
Spruce Woods – take a guided hike on the Epinette Trail to discover the park’s unique landscape and its intriguing connection to the spruce forest.
Details and registration information for upcoming programs can be found along with more information on winter activities in provincial parks at www.manitobaparks.com. Manitobans are also encouraged to check this website for trail conditions before visiting parks.
Trail users are reminded to only use trails for designated activities and never walk on groomed ski tracks, keep dogs on leash and practice the principles of Leave No Trace by removing everything that is brought in.
No vehicle permits are required in February, but Snopasses are needed for snowmobiles on designated trails.
