Manitoba National Parks Canada
Manitoba National Parks Canada


National Parks of Manitoba, Canada

Truly Canadian
Manitoba's first National Park was established in 1930 with Riding Mountain National Park.

Later, the province opened its second national park with Wapusk National Park.

Besides national parks the province features many Provincial Parks as well as Municipal Parks.



Riding Mountain National Park
Riding Mountain National Park covers nearly 3000 sp km of land that rises dramatically from the surrounding plains. It is almost like an island, offering numerous hiking trails, forests, lakes, rivers and meadows, as well as an abundance of wildlife including elk, moose and a small herd of bison. Most of the park is wilderness area with a developed area around Clear Lake.

Further information on Riding Mountain National Park

Wapusk National Park
Wapusk National Park is located in northern Manitoba and protects one of the world's largest known polar bear maternity denning areas. Wapusk is a Cree word for 'white bear'. If you decide to visit the park, please make sure to obey all safety precautions while in polar bear country!

Further information on Wapusk National Park

More National Parks of other provinces

Alberta   Alberta National Parks

British Columbia   British Columbia National Parks

Manitoba   Manitoba National Parks

New Brunswick   New Brunswick National Parks

Newfoundland & Labrador   Newfoundland & Labrador National Parks

Nova Scotia   Nova Scotia National Parks

Ontario   Ontario National Parks

Prince Edward Island   Prince Edward Island National Parks

Quebec   Quebec National Parks

Saskatchewan   Saskatchewan National Parks

Yukon Territory   Yukon Territory National Parks

 


Further information can also be obtained in our Provincial Travel Guides
Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland & Labrador
Nova Scotia Ontario Prince Edward Island Québec Saskatchewan
Yukon Territory        


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