| Type | Number | Area | % Land area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 218 | 4,759,045 | 11,759,860 | 14.45% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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:
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