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.

Manitoba Parks and Protected Areas
Statistics
Type Number Area % Land Area
Hectares Acres
Provincial Parks944,679,278 11,562,7507.12%
Wilderness Parks42,353,130 5,814,7003.62%
Natural Parks181,053,641 2,603,6001.62%
Heritage Parks8231 570<0.01%
Recreation Parks513,249 8,030<0.01%
Park Reserves131,269,027 3,135,8301.95%
Ecological Reserves3079,767 197,1100.12%
Total1244,759,045 11,759,8607.24%

National Protected Areas
Riding Mountain National Park
Hudson Bay, Wapusk National Park
National Protected Areas in Manitoba

Two national parks have been established within Manitoba:

Riding Mountain National Park forms the core of the Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve (RMBR) a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.[1] More information on the national park system in Canada.

Provincial Protected Areas
See also: List of provincial parks in Manitoba, List of ecological reserves in Manitoba, and List of wildlife management areas in Manitoba

The Provincial government has established more than fifty protected areas under the Provincial Parks Act[2] This legislation provides for parks to be dedicated for three purposes:

(a) to conserve ecosystems and maintain biodiversity;

(b) to preserve unique and representative natural, cultural and heritage resources;

(c) to provide outdoor recreational and educational opportunities and experiences in a natural setting.

— Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, [2]

The legislation distinguishes several types of park; Wilderness, Natural, Recreation and Heritage.[2] Land being considered for inclusion in a Provincial Park may be designated as a Park reserve for a limited period of time.[2]

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.

Provincial park reserves[7]
Name Area Est'd
Amisk Park Reserve198,000 ha (490,000 acres)1994
Birch Island Park Reserve79,000 ha (200,000 acres)2000
Chitek Lake Park Reserve100,300 ha (248,000 acres)1999
Fisher Bay Park Reserve84,150 ha (207,900 acres)2000
Goose Islands Park Reserve145 ha (360 acres)2001
Grand Island Park Reserve1,035 ha (2,560 acres)2001
Kinwow Bay Park Reserve8,400 ha (21,000 acres)2001
Little Limestone Lake Park Reserve4,095 ha (10,120 acres)2007
Pelican Islands Park Reserve600 ha (1,500 acres)2001
Pemmican Island Park Reserve22 ha (54 acres)2001
Poplar-Nanowin Rivers Park Reserve777,270 ha (1,920,700 acres)1999
Traditional use planning areas
Name Area
Asatiwisipe Aki Traditional Use Planning Area
Ni-Kes Traditional Use Planning Area
Pauingassi Traditional Use Planning Area
Pimitotah Traditional Use Planning Area

See also

References
  1. "Riding Mountain". Ecological Sciences for Sustainable Development. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
  2. "The Provincial Parks Act". Manitoba Laws. Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
  3. "The Forest Act". Manitoba Laws. Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
  4. "The Ecological Reserves Act". Manitoba Laws. Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
  5. "The Wildlife Act". Manitoba Laws. Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
  6. "The East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act". Manitoba Laws. Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
  7. "Manitoba's Network of Protected Areas – by Type". Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
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