Manitoba's Provincial Park System

The purposes of the Manitoba provincial park system include:

conservation of ecosystems and maintenance of biodiversity
preservation of unique and representative natural, cultural and heritage resources
provision of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities in a natural setting.

Clearcut logging in or near Nopiming Provincial Park, by Alice Chambers

Park Logging. Photo by Alice Chambers

Notably, Manitoba's Provincial Parks Act also allows resource extraction such as logging and mining within its parks, which does not fit within these three purposes. As of April 2009, Duck Mountain park will be the only park where industrial logging is still permitted. Please see Logging banned in Manitoba's parks.

The 2011 Manitoba Boreal Wilderness Calendar is now here!

BONUS: Order the calendar today, and you will also receive a $25 Gift Certificate to Fusion Grill!

As you flip through the months, you will see this calendar is intended to do more than simply showcase beautiful landscapes and wild creatures. We also hope to educate and activate citizens on some of the most important conservation issues facing our province.

The Calendar is now available, for you or the nature-enthusiast on your list. All proceeds go to CPAWS' continued efforts toward achieving protection of the wild Manitoba landscapes we know and treasure.