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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\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\nWhat 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\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\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\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\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:BPM x WAG-Qaumajuq
DESCRIPTION:Share This Story\n\nBPM x WAG-Qaumajuq — A Black History Month Celebration\nFebruary is Black History Month\, and to celebrate\, Manitoba Music and WAG-Qaumajuq are sharing a night of music presented through BPM. \nPresented in partnership with Black History Manitoba\, the special event will feature performances from three acclaimed Winnipeg-based artists: Afrobeats/R&B/trap soul/hip hop artist and producer Azanti\, Afro jazz groove collective Dr. Henry Band\, and DJ DeLulu spinning house\, world pop\, Afrobeats\, and throwback tracks. \nThe intimate setting allows the artists to express themselves through stripped-down\, visceral performances that address identity and community\, and celebrate the African Diaspora. \n\n\n\n\n\nMusic\, Mixer & Community Connections\nThere’ll be a mixer featuring food by So Sumptuous throughout the night for Black music makers as well as local music companies\, labels\, venues\, and festivals looking to make deeper connections with the Black music community in Manitoba. \nMeetups for artists and music entrepreneurs are core to BPM’s community-building focus\, offering an opportunity to share ideas\, professional needs\, and barriers\, and make vital career connections. \nA partnership between Manitoba Music and Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG)-Qaumajuq\, the series celebrates Black music makers through quarterly free concerts and mixers in the iconic gallery through the BPM | Black Professionals in Music program at Manitoba Music. \nThe project was made possible by the financial support of FACTOR\, the Government of Canada and Canada’s private radio broadcasters\, The Manitoba Government\, and Manitoba Film & Music. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout BPM & Event Details\nLaunched in February 2021 and facilitated by Tomiwa Omolayo\, BPM | Black Professionals in Music is a program via Manitoba Music that supports Black music professionals in Manitoba. BPM presents quarterly mixers for participants to meet and build their community and networks\, followed by live performances\, as well as other programming throughout the year. \nParticipants can bring ideas\, share their professional needs and barriers\, and influence the future direction of the program. To get involved\, please email bpm@manitobamusic.com. Participants must be residents of Manitoba and identify as Black musicians or music industry professionals. \nDate: February 20\nTime: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\n6:00 PM | Doors open\n7:00 PM | Music & Mixer\nFood: So Sumptuous\nLocation: Main Hall\nAdmission: FREE \nPresented in partnership with Black History Manitoba\nwww.manitobamusic.com/bpmxwag \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:Qaumajuq – Winnipeg Art Gallery\, 300 Memorial Blvd.\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
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