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CBC
6 days ago
- Politics
- CBC
Province reopening more areas of Whiteshell park, including campgrounds at Caddy and West Hawk lakes
More permanent residents, cottagers and business owners can now return to areas of Caddy Lake and West Hawk Lake in Whiteshell Provincial Park, the province said Tuesday. As of 8 a.m. Tuesday, Caddy Lake blocks 6, 7, 8, along with Island Block and Green Bay Resort, were reopened to permanent residents, cottagers and commercial operators, the province said in an online update. At West Hawk Lake, McDougall's Landing, Big Island Landing and Indian Bay also reopened on Tuesday. Campgrounds at Brereton, Caddy, West Hawk and White lakes will reopen for seasonal and nightly campers on Friday, June 6, at 4 p.m., the Manitoba government said in its most recent fire bulletin. An out-of-control wildfire that spread into Manitoba from the area around Ingolf, Ont., still covered a total of more than 36,000 hectares as of Tuesday afternoon, the province said, including over 5,000 hectares on the Manitoba side. An evacuation order is still in effect for some parts of the park, while closures remain for Caddy Lake blocks 1, 2, 5 and the public boat launch at Block 4. The province said Big Whiteshell, Crowduck, Nora and Florence lakes will also stay closed, as will the Caddy Lake tunnels. Campgrounds at Big Whiteshell Lake will remain closed until at least June 19. But as the Whiteshell reopened further, two provincial parks in northwestern Manitoba were ordered to close Tuesday. Grass River and Wekusko Falls are both under a mandatory evacuation order, the province said, with access restricted to all park users including campers, commercial operators and day visitors. Grass River and Wekusko Falls are both close to wildfires burning out of control near Sherridon, Wanless and Flin Flon. The Sherridon fire — the largest of the three fires — is more than 112,000 hectares in size and is still out of control, the province said. All trails and water routes in all Manitoba provincial parks remain closed, the government said Tuesday. There are 27 active wildfires across Manitoba as of Tuesday afternoon.
CBC
30-05-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Hiking trails closed in all Manitoba provincial parks, camping restricted as wildfires spread
As of Friday, hiking trails in all 93 of Manitoba's provincial parks are closed, the province says, as part of travel restrictions imposed as fire danger remains high and human activity continues to "significantly contribute" to the current wildfire situation in the province. Similar travel and fire restrictions were already in place for parks in Manitoba's east, where wildfires burned out of control through Whitshell and Nopiming provincial parks. The measures are now being extended to parks throughout the province, a spokesperson for the province said. Manigotagan River, Nopiming, South Atikaki and Wallace Lake provincial parks are now closed entirely, while Bakers Narrows and Whiteshell are partially open, the province said in its Thursday fire bulletin. In all provincial parks that are open, camping is restricted to developed campgrounds, meaning no backcountry camping. Watercraft activity, including canoes and kayaks, is restricted to front-country lakes, meaning any that are road-accessible, the provincial spokesperson said. Launching at shorelines and portaging to backcountry lakes is no longer allowed. Lodge access is permitted at main lodges, but access to outcamps, outfitters and commercial operations in backcountry areas is limited to those with a permit. A permit is also required to access industrial operations through any non-designated or unrecognized road. The province said those will be issued at the discretion of the local conservation officer. Aircraft use is permitted on lakes that have developed docks or shorelines. Commercial fishing can continue, the province said. All burn permits are cancelled and no new ones will be issued at this time, the province said. Burning exceptions for industry and agricultural purposes can be made with inspections from an officer.
CTV News
13-05-2025
- CTV News
N.B. offers 25 per cent discount to some provincial parks for residents
New Brunswick is offering a 25 per cent discount on daily and seasonal entry passes to seven provincial parks. The government, which is responsible for 13 parks in the province, says the goal of the discount is to encourage people to spend more time outside. 'This discount on provincial park passes is an investment in New Brunswickers, not only as an incentive to stay active, but also as an opportunity to discover the beauties of our province,' said Isabelle Thériault, minister of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, in a news release. The discount applies to: Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park Fundy Trail Provincial Park Parlee Beach Provincial Park Le Village Historique Acadien New River Beach Provincial Park Murray Beach Provincial Park Mount Carleton Provincial Park The discount will not apply to the six other parks under the government's management as they do not have entrance fees. The provincial parks welcomed more than 1.1 million visitors in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
