Type | Number | Area | % Land area | |
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Hectares | Acres | |||
Provincial Parks | 94 | 4,679,278 | 11,562,750 | 7.12% |
Wilderness Parks | 4 | 2,353,130 | 5,814,700 | 3.62% |
Natural Parks | 18 | 1,053,641 | 2,603,600 | 1.62% |
Heritage Parks | 8 | 231 | 570 | <0.01% |
Recreation Parks | 51 | 3,249 | 8,030 | <0.01% |
Park Reserves | 13 | 1,269,027 | 3,135,830 | 1.95% |
Ecological Reserves | 30 | 79,767 | 197,110 | 0.12% |
Total | 124 | 4,759,045 | 11,759,860 | 7.24% |
This list of protected areas of Manitoba groups the protected areas of Manitoba by the agency that is responsible for their protection.
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Two national parks, overseen by Parks Canada, have been established within Manitoba:
Riding Mountain National Park forms the core of the Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve (RMBR), a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. [1]
Manitoba has 92 provincial parks. [2] The provincial government has also established more than 50 protected areas under the Provincial Parks Act, [3] overseen by the Manitoba Department of Natural Resources and Northern Development (previously by Manitoba Conservation and Climate). [3] [4] [5] This legislation provides for parks to be dedicated for three purposes: [3]
(a) to conserve ecosystems and maintain biodiversity;
(b) to preserve unique and representative natural, cultural and heritage resources;
(c) to provide outdoor recreational and educational opportunities and experiences in a natural setting.
Accordingly, the legislation distinguishes several types of park, and each provincial park must be classified as one of these types: Wilderness, Natural, Recreation, Heritage, and "any other type of provincial park that may be specified in the regulation." Land being considered for inclusion in a Provincial Park may be designated as a 'park reserve' for a limited period of time. [3]
Other legislation provides the government with additional opportunities to set aside areas of the province for special protection
There is also a series of lands privately owned by three conservation agencies that are part of the provincial protected areas network.
Name | Area | Est'd |
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Amisk Park Reserve | 198,000 ha (490,000 acres) | 1994 |
Birch Island Park Reserve | 79,000 ha (200,000 acres) | 2000 |
Chitek Lake Park Reserve | 100,300 ha (248,000 acres) | 1999 |
Fisher Bay Park Reserve | 84,150 ha (207,900 acres) | 2000 |
Goose Islands Park Reserve | 145 ha (360 acres) | 2001 |
Grand Island Park Reserve | 1,035 ha (2,560 acres) | 2001 |
Kinwow Bay Park Reserve | 8,400 ha (21,000 acres) | 2001 |
Little Limestone Lake Park Reserve | 4,095 ha (10,120 acres) | 2007 |
Pelican Islands Park Reserve | 600 ha (1,500 acres) | 2001 |
Pemmican Island Park Reserve | 22 ha (54 acres) | 2001 |
Poplar-Nanowin Rivers Park Reserve | 777,270 ha (1,920,700 acres) | 1999 |
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Asatiwisipe Aki Traditional Use Planning Area |
Ni-Kes Traditional Use Planning Area |
Pauingassi Traditional Use Planning Area |
Pimitotah Traditional Use Planning Area |
There are several large local/regional parks in the City of Winnipeg, which are the responsibility of the municipal Department of Public Works. [11] [12]
Name [11] [13] | City area |
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Air Force Heritage Museum and Air Park | West - St. James |
Assiniboine Forest | West - Charleswood |
Assiniboine Park | West - Assiniboia |
Bruce Park | West - St. James |
Buhler Recreation Park | East |
Bunn's Creek Centennial Park | North - North Kildonan |
Central Park | Center - Downtown |
Crescent Drive Park | South |
Fraser's Grove Park | North - North Kildonan |
John Blumberg Park | North |
Kilcona Park | East - Transcona |
Kildonan Park | North - West Kildonan |
King's Park | South - Fort Garry |
La Barriere Park | South |
Little Mountain Park | Northwest |
Living Prairie Museum (nature preserve) | |
Maple Grove Park | South - St. Vital |
Provencher Park | South - Saint Boniface |
St. John's Park | North - North Point Douglas/North End |
St. Vital Park | South - St. Vital |
Stephen Juba Park | Center - Downtown |
Vimy Ridge Memorial Park | Center - Downtown |
Westview Park | West - St. James |
Whittier Park | South - Saint Boniface |
Other local parks in Manitoba include:
National parks of Canada are protected natural spaces throughout the country that represent distinct geographical regions of the nation. Under the administration of Parks Canada, a government branch, national parks allow for public enjoyment without compromising the area for future generations, including the management of Canadian wildlife and habitat within the ecosystems of the park. Within Parks Canada's administration is a wide range of protected areas, encompassing National Historic Sites, National Marine Conservation Areas (NMCA), and national park reserves.
Morden is a city located in the Pembina Valley region of southern Manitoba, Canada near the United States border. It is about 11 km (6.8 mi) west of the neighbouring city of Winkler; together Morden and Winkler are often referred to as Manitoba's Twin Cities. Morden, which is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Stanley, is the eighth largest and fastest-growing city in Manitoba. According to Statistics Canada, the city had a population of 9,929 in 2021, an increase of 14.5% from 2016, making it Manitoba's fastest growing city.
Riding Mountain National Park is a national park in Manitoba, Canada. The park is located within Treaty 2 Territory and sits atop the Manitoba Escarpment. Consisting of a protected area 2,969 km2 (1,146 sq mi), the forested parkland stands in sharp contrast to the surrounding prairie farmland. It was designated a national park because it protects three different ecosystems that converge in the area; grasslands, upland boreal and eastern deciduous forests. It is most easily reached by Highway 10 which passes through the park. The south entrance is at the townsite of Wasagaming, which is the only commercial centre within the park boundaries.
Protected areas of Canada consist of approximately 12.1 percent of the nation's landmass and freshwater are considered conservation areas, including 11.4 percent designated as protected areas. Approximately 13.8 percent of Canada's territorial waters are conserved, including 8.9 percent designated as protected areas. Terrestrial areas conserved have increased by 65 percent in the 21st century, while marine areas conserved have increased by more than 3,800 percent.
Birds Hill Provincial Park is a provincial park in Manitoba, Canada located in the Boreal Plains ecozone. The park protects areas representative of Aspen/Oak parkland, as well as provides opportunities for recreation. It is located 24 kilometers north of Winnipeg on Highway 59, and covers approximately 8,300 acres or 35.1 km2.
The Boreal Shield Ecozone, as defined by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), is the largest ecozone in Canada. Covering 1.8 million square kilometres it covers almost 20% of Canada's landmass, stretching from northern Saskatchewan to Newfoundland.
Whiteshell Provincial Park is a provincial park in southeast Manitoba, approximately 120 kilometres (75 mi) east of the city of Winnipeg. The park is considered to be a Class II protected area under the IUCN protected area management categories. It is 275,210 hectares in size.
Nopiming Provincial Park is a natural provincial park in Manitoba, Canada, located on the southeast side of the province, along the boundary with Ontario.
BC Parks is an agency of the British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy that manages all of the, as of 2020, 1,035 provincial parks and other conservation and historical properties of various title designations within the province's Parks oversaw of the British Columbia Parks and Protected Areas System. The Lieutenant Governor-in-Council created the agency on March 1, 1911, through the Strathcona Park Act. The agency is charged with a dual role of preserving the ecological and historical integrity of the places entrusted to its management, while also making them available and accessible for public use and enjoyment.
The Manigotagan River is a whitewater river located in southeastern Manitoba, Canada. The river flows into the eastern side of Lake Winnipeg and it is a rare remote river of southern Canada. Situated at the river's mouth, near the shore of Lake Winnipeg, is the community of Manigotagan.
The Minister of Environment and Climate is the member of the Executive Council of Manitoba who oversees the Department of Environment and Climate, which is responsible for issues related to Manitoba's environment and biodiversity of natural resources.
Manitoba Environment and Climate is a department of the Government of Manitoba that is responsible for the management and protection of Manitoba's wildlife, water, species at risk, forestry, and other matters related to environmental stewardship and Manitoba's biodiversity of natural resources.
The Boreal Plains Ecozone, as defined by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), is a terrestrial ecozone in the western Canadian provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. It also has minor extensions into northeastern British Columbia and south-central Northwest Territories. The region extends over 779,471 km2, of which 58,981 km2 is conserved.
The wildlife of Canada or biodiversity of Canada consist of over 80,000 classified species, and an equal number thought yet to be recognized. Known fauna and flora have been identified from five kingdoms: protozoa ; chromist ; fungis ; plants ; and animals. Insects account for nearly 70 percent of recorded animal species in Canada. More than 300 species are found exclusively in Canada.
Pinawa Dam Provincial Park is a provincial park located north of Pinawa, Manitoba, on Hwy 520, overlooking the Pinawa Channel.
Birch Island Provincial Park is a remote provincial park located on Lake Winnipegosis in Manitoba, Canada. The park is bordered on its western boundary by the Swan-Pelican Provincial Forest and on its eastern side by Chitek Lake Anishinaabe Provincial Park.
Whitemouth Bog Ecological Reserve is an ecological reserve located southwest of Whiteshell Provincial Park, Manitoba, Canada. It was established in 2009 under the Manitoba Ecological Reserves Act, and protects a tract of rich peatland bog in southeastern Manitoba.
Manitoba is home to a variety of ecosystems across the province that need to be considered in development and conservation plans. There are terrestrial ecosystems, which includes prairies, boreal forest, and tundra. Manitoba is also the home to a number of aquatic ecosystems, including wetlands, rivers, and lakes. There is also a wide variety of wildlife and plants that thrive in this particular region. However, human impact has become more apparent and the need to protect and conserve is becoming clear.
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