List of protected areas of Manitoba
The list of protected areas of Manitoba groups Manitoba's protected areas by the agency that is responsible for their protection.
National Protected Areas
Two national parks have been established within Manitoba:- Riding Mountain National Park
- Wapusk National Park.
Provincial Protected Areas
The Provincial government has established more than fifty protected areas under the Provincial Parks Act This legislation provides for parks to be dedicated for three purposes:The legislation distinguishes several types of park; Wilderness, Natural, Recreation and Heritage. Land being considered for inclusion in a Provincial Park may be designated as a Park reserve for a limited period of time.
Other legislation provides the government with additional opportunities to set aside areas of the province for special protection
- The Forest Act includes the ability to establish Provincial Forests.
- The Ecological Reserves Act includes the ability to establish Ecological reserves.
- The Wildlife Act includes the ability to establish Wildlife Management Areas
- Traditional use for the area east of Lake Winnipeg is governed under The East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act
Name | Area | Est'd |
Amisk Park Reserve | 1994 | |
Birch Island Park Reserve | 2000 | |
Chitek Lake Park Reserve | 1999 | |
Fisher Bay Park Reserve | 2000 | |
Goose Islands Park Reserve | 2001 | |
Grand Island Park Reserve | 2001 | |
Kinwow Bay Park Reserve | 2001 | |
Little Limestone Lake Park Reserve | 2007 | |
Pelican Islands Park Reserve | 2001 | |
Pemmican Island Park Reserve | 2001 | |
Poplar-Nanowin Rivers Park Reserve | 1999 |
Name | Area |
Asatiwisipe Aki Traditional Use Planning Area | |
Ni-Kes Traditional Use Planning Area | |
Pauingassi Traditional Use Planning Area | |
Pimitotah Traditional Use Planning Area |