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SUMMARY:Free Entry to Manitoba Parks for 1 Year Starting April 1\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Free Entry to Manitoba Parks for a Year Starting April 1\, 2025Share This Story\nFree Entry ito Manitoba Parks for a Year – Here’s What You Need to Know! \nIf you love the great outdoors but hate the extra cost of getting out there\, I’ve got some amazing news! Starting April 1\, 2025\, there will be free entry into Manitoba Parks for an entire year. Yup\, no more park pass fees through March 31\, 2026. This little gem of an announcement is expected to be part of the upcoming Manitoba budget\, and honestly\, it’s a huge win for anyone who enjoys nature but doesn’t want to spend extra just to access it. \nWhy This Is a Big Deal\nFor a lot of us\, park entry fees aren’t a dealbreaker\, but they do add up—especially for families\, students\, and anyone trying to cut back on expenses. Normally\, a vehicle permit for provincial parks in Manitoba costs $9.50 for a day\, $16.50 for three days\, or $44 for an annual pass. If you visit parks often\, those fees can really stack up. So having a full year of free entry ito Manitoba Parks? That’s a big relief for the wallet. \n\n\n \n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});What This Means for You\nWhether you’re a casual hiker\, a weekend camper\, or someone who just loves a peaceful lake view\, this change makes getting outdoors a whole lot easier. Here’s what you can expect: \n\nNo more vehicle permits – Just drive in and enjoy.\nMore opportunities to explore – Try out new parks you might have skipped before!\nPerfect timing for summer adventures – Hit up places like Birds Hill\, Whiteshell\, Spruce Woods\, or Riding Mountain (okay\, that last one is a national park\, but still worth a visit).\nGreat for budget-friendly outings – Pack a picnic\, bring some friends\, and make a day of it without spending a dime.\n\nWhat’s Still Not Free?\nWhile free entry to Manitoba Parks is happening\, other costs like camping\, cabin rentals\, firewood\, and park services (think fishing licenses\, boat rentals\, or guided tours) will still apply. So\, if you’re planning an overnight trip\, you’ll still need to budget for accommodations. But hey\, if you’re just heading out for a hike or a beach day\, you’re good to go without spending a cent! \n\n\n \n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\nWhy Is This Happening?\nFrom what I can gather\, this move is part of a broader effort to make nature more accessible to everyone. It could be a way to boost tourism\, encourage outdoor activity\, and give people an easy\, low-cost way to enjoy Manitoba’s natural beauty. Whatever the reason\, I’m not complaining! \nSpread the Word\nIf you know someone who loves the outdoors (or just loves free stuff)\, share this with them! Let’s make sure everyone takes advantage of this rare opportunity to enjoy free entry to Manitoba Parks. \nAre you excited about this? Have a favorite Manitoba park you’ll be visiting more often? Drop a comment and let me know! \nSource: Winnipeg Free Press \nDue to ongoing wildfires\, some parks and trails are temporarily closed or restricted: \n✅ Open Parks & Areas \n\n\nWhiteshell Provincial Park – All businesses and campgrounds are open. \n\n\n🚫 Mantario Wilderness Zone remains closed (includes the Mantario Hiking Trail and select portages). \n\n\n\n\n📅 Partially Open \n\n\nBakers Narrows Provincial Park – Seasonal campers can return July 25. Nightly campsites reopen August 1. \n\n\nNopiming Provincial Park – Reopens July 25 for permanent residents\, cottagers\, and commercial operators. \n\n\n🚫 Campgrounds at Beresford Lake\, Black Lake\, Tulabi Falls\, Shoe Lake backcountry sites\, all water routes\, and hiking trails remain closed for the season due to wildfire cleanup. \n\n\n🔥 Wildfire EA61 is still smouldering; flames and smoke will be visible all summer/fall. \n\n\n\n\n🚫 Fully Closed \n\n\nAtikaki Provincial Park – Majority of the park is closed\, including Aikens\, Dogskin\, and Sasaginnigak lakes\, plus Bloodvein and Gammon river corridors. \n\n\nSouth Atikaki & Wallace Lake Provincial Parks – Closed to all users. \n\n\nWekusko Falls Provincial Park – Closed until at least August 7 (closure may extend). \n\n\n Check for Updates \n\n\n \n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\nUpcoming Events\n\n	\n		\n		\n		\n			\n					\n							26\n							June\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Downtown Winnipeg Night Market FIFA World Cup 2026 CelebrationCatch the Downtown Winnipeg Night Market FIFA World Cup 2026 Celebration on June 26–27 at True North Square\, featuring a free watch party\, global street food\, live music\, and cultural entertainment. Enjoy a vibrant evening of soccer\, food\, and community in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. \nFind out more\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        True North Square\,\n\n223 Carleton St.\n	\n		\n		Winnipeg\,\n\n\n	R3C 0V1\n\n\n\n+ Google Map\n	\n	\n		\n		\n		\n			\n					\n							07\n							August\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Movies in the Park at Assiniboine Park 2026Movies in the Park returns to Assiniboine Park this August with free outdoor movie nights\, double features\, and family-friendly fun under the stars on the Lyric Lawn. \nFind out more\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        Lyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park\,\n\nLyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n+ Google Map
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SUMMARY:2026 St Norbert Heritage Day
DESCRIPTION:Share This Story\n\nHeritage Days at St. Norbert Community Centre\nEach year in February\, the St. Norbert Community Centre celebrates the rich cultural\ndiversity of the St. Norbert community in grand style with music\, fun activities\,\nand festive food. \nWith the help of many community groups and dedicated board volunteers\, everyone is\nwelcomed to celebrate the lives of the First Nation\, Métis\, and Settlers who helped\nhomestead this land. \n\nFree hot dog lunch for kids\nBonfire & bannock\nLunch sales\nMobile ski library\nCash bar\nBaked potato buffet\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 6\nTime: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM \nLive Performances: \n\nGilles Crevier\nQuintin Bart\nPhil Veldhuis Band\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 7\nTime: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n\nSoaring Eagle Singers\nAboriginal School of Dance\nHeritage St. Norbert\nManitoba Living History Society\nMB Youth Strings\nAnne-Marie Williot\nQuintin Bart\nSleepy the Clown\nMorgan Grace\n\nFireworks: 6:30 PM \nLocation:\nSt. Norbert Community Centre – Club Building\n3450 Pembina Highway \nProudly Supported By:\nSt. Norbert Foundation · Archangel Fireworks Inc. · RBC ·\nSaint-Norbert – Where City Meets Country / Entre ville et campagne ·\nHarlan’s – Your Fun Food Distributor · Behavioural Health Foundation \n\n\nUpcoming Events\n	\n		\n		\n		\n			\n					\n							26\n							June\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Downtown Winnipeg Night Market FIFA World Cup 2026 CelebrationCatch the Downtown Winnipeg Night Market FIFA World Cup 2026 Celebration on June 26–27 at True North Square\, featuring a free watch party\, global street food\, live music\, and cultural entertainment. Enjoy a vibrant evening of soccer\, food\, and community in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. \nFind out more\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        True North Square\,\n\n223 Carleton St.\n	\n		\n		Winnipeg\,\n\n\n	R3C 0V1\n\n\n\n+ Google Map\n	\n	\n		\n		\n		\n			\n					\n							07\n							August\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Movies in the Park at Assiniboine Park 2026Movies in the Park returns to Assiniboine Park this August with free outdoor movie nights\, double features\, and family-friendly fun under the stars on the Lyric Lawn. \nFind out more\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        Lyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park\,\n\nLyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n+ Google Map
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LOCATION:St. Norbert Community Centre and Arena\, 3450 Pembina Highway\, Winnipeg\, R3V 1A1\, CA
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SUMMARY:First Fridays at The Manitoba Museum Black History Month Edition
DESCRIPTION:Share This Story\n\nFirst Fridays @ the Manitoba Museum\nThe Manitoba Museum is excited to partner with Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries to present First Fridays programming. Join us on the first Friday of every month from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm for free general admission to the Museum Galleries\, Planetarium\, and Science Gallery. \nNo ticket is required for First Friday programming unless otherwise specified. \nProudly supported by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries. \nCheck back monthly for upcoming special programming. \nFriday\, February 6 — Celebrate Black History\nAlloway Hall | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nThe Manitoba Museum is excited to partner with Black History Manitoba to celebrate Black History. This FREE evening will include Black-owned businesses\, Black-led organizations\, and other supporters of Black History Manitoba. \nEnjoy entertainment\, a marketplace\, and pop-up booths. Food will be available for purchase\, including baked goods and South Sudanese and Caribbean cuisine. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMuseum Galleries\nThe Fabric of Our Being\nUrban Corridor | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nThe Fabric of Our Being is a powerful textile art installation conceptualized by Jamaican-Canadian poet\, author\, and arts educator Nadine Williams. This collaborative masterpiece blends art and poetry to honour Black history while raising awareness about the International Decade for People of African Descent. \nFather & Son in Service\nUrban Corridor | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nThis temporary exhibit features the story of Robert Jamerson\, who served during the First World War in the No. 2 Construction Battalion\, and his son Frank\, who served during the Second World War in the 3rd Battalion Edmonton Fusiliers. \nBookmark Making with Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries\nFoyer | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nPaleontology Pop-Up\nEarth History Gallery | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nGuest Scientists: Child Cognition and Learning Lab\nEarth History Gallery | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nScience Gallery\nHands-on Fun in the Science Gallery\nScience Gallery | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nTest the universal laws of science and explore technology and illusion through interactive\, hands-on activities. \nNew for kids 3 and under: the Toddler Zone. \nGuest Scientists: Living Laboratory\nExplore Science Zone | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlanetarium\nPlanetarium | 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm \nDiscover what’s happening in Manitoba skies or search for aliens in the show Living Worlds\, narrated by Daveed Diggs. \n\n4:30 pm – Manitoba Skies\n5:00 pm – Living Worlds\n5:30 pm – Manitoba Skies\n6:00 pm – Living Worlds\n6:30 pm – Manitoba Skies\n7:00 pm – Living Worlds\n7:30 pm – Manitoba Skies\n8:00 pm – Living Worlds\n8:30 pm – Manitoba Skies\n\n\n\nUpcoming Events\n	\n		\n		\n		\n			\n					\n							26\n							June\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Downtown Winnipeg Night Market FIFA World Cup 2026 CelebrationCatch the Downtown Winnipeg Night Market FIFA World Cup 2026 Celebration on June 26–27 at True North Square\, featuring a free watch party\, global street food\, live music\, and cultural entertainment. Enjoy a vibrant evening of soccer\, food\, and community in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. \nFind out more\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        True North Square\,\n\n223 Carleton St.\n	\n		\n		Winnipeg\,\n\n\n	R3C 0V1\n\n\n\n+ Google Map\n	\n	\n		\n		\n		\n			\n					\n							07\n							August\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Movies in the Park at Assiniboine Park 2026Movies in the Park returns to Assiniboine Park this August with free outdoor movie nights\, double features\, and family-friendly fun under the stars on the Lyric Lawn. \nFind out more\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        Lyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park\,\n\nLyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n+ Google Map\n	 \n and
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