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 forms the core of the Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. More information on the national park system in Canada.

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
There is also a series of lands privately owned by three conservation agencies which are part of the provincial protected areas network.
NameAreaEst'd
Amisk Park Reserve1994
Birch Island Park Reserve2000
Chitek Lake Park Reserve1999
Fisher Bay Park Reserve2000
Goose Islands Park Reserve2001
Grand Island Park Reserve2001
Kinwow Bay Park Reserve2001
Little Limestone Lake Park Reserve2007
Pelican Islands Park Reserve2001
Pemmican Island Park Reserve2001
Poplar-Nanowin Rivers Park Reserve1999

NameArea
Asatiwisipe Aki Traditional Use Planning Area
Ni-Kes Traditional Use Planning Area
Pauingassi Traditional Use Planning Area
Pimitotah Traditional Use Planning Area