Source https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/parks/fire_restriction.html
Due to elevated wildfire danger in southern Manitoba, the following restrictions are being implemented as of 8 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2025, and will remain in place until further notice.
Campfire Restrictions
Fire restrictions are in place in the following provincial parks:
Beaver Creek, Birch Point, Chitek Lake Anishinaabe, Criddle/Vane Homestead, Marchand, Moose Lake, Woodridge, Elk Island, Fisher Bay, Grand Beach, Hecla/Grindstone, Kinwow Bay, Lake St. Andrew, Lake St. George, Manigotagan River, Nopiming, Patricia Beach, Pinawa Dam, Pinawa, Poplar Bay, Spruce Woods, Sturgeon Bay, Wallace Lake, Whitemouth Falls, Whiteshell.
- Campfires permitted between the hours of 8 p.m. - 8 a.m. only and must be in approved pits.
- The use of charcoal briquettes is permitted between the hours of 8 p.m. - 8 a.m. only.
- Gas appliances are permitted anytime (such as propane barbeques, fire bowls, stoves).
All other provincial parks: Campfires permitted anytime. Fires must be in approved pits only, no open fires.
Travel Restrictions
Backcountry travel restrictions are in place in the following provincial parks:
Beaver Creek, Birch Point, Chitek Lake Anishinaabe, Criddle/Vane Homestead, Marchand, Moose Lake, Woodridge, Elk Island, Fisher Bay, Grand Beach, Hecla/Grindstone, Kinwow Bay, Lake St. Andrew, Lake St. George, Manigotagan River, Nopiming, Patricia Beach, Pinawa Dam, Pinawa, Poplar Bay, Spruce Woods, Sturgeon Bay, Wallace Lake, Whitemouth Falls, Whiteshell.
- Motorized backcountry overland travel prohibited between the hours of 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. without a valid travel permit.
- Non-motorized backcountry overland travel remains permitted at any time.
- All other provincial parks: Backcountry travel permitted anytime..
Additional Advisories/Closures:
Fireworks and sky lanterns are prohibited in provincial parks.
The use of drones near wildfires is prohibited by Transport Canada and is subject to fines and jail. Drones can interfere with aircraft working on the emergency response and a collision could have serious consequences or even lead to a crash. Water bombers and helicopters are unable to work on a wildfire if a drone or other aircraft is in the area, which could put firefighters on the ground at risk without air support.
For restriction information outside of provincial parks, please see Provincial Fire & Travel Restrictions.
Report Wildfires
1-800-782-0076
More Information:
- Manitoba Wildfire Information – Bulletins, Fire Updates and emergency preparedness information.
- FireView – Interactive map of current wildfire activity in Manitoba
- Manitoba Wildfire Service
- Motorized backcountry travel, including ATVs and other off-road vehicles, is Prohibited during Specified Hours of 8:00 a.m until 8:00 p.m;
- Motorized back country travel to access a remote cottage via forestry road, private road or trail between 8:00 a.m and 8:00.
Will require a travel permit issued by Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; industry and outfitters should contact local Natural Resources and indigenous Futures offices for more information.
