Riding Mountain National Park

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Riding Mountain National Park An official Parks Canada page. Français : http://ow.ly/LU0J50M8tgX
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Emergency contact: 1-877-852-3100 Parks Canada Dispatch 24/7 (non-urgent) or 911

Camping related questions:
1-877-737-3783

🍂 One More Weekend on Clear Lake 🍂Planning one last trip out on Clear Lake this season?This weekend is your final opport...
10/07/2026

🍂 One More Weekend on Clear Lake 🍂

Planning one last trip out on Clear Lake this season?

This weekend is your final opportunity to get a motorized watercraft on the lake before the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) watercraft inspection station closes for the season.

With stunning fall colours, warm October sunshine, and beautiful lake views, there's no better time to get out on the water and enjoy Clear Lake at its autumn best. ☀️🌊🍂

Canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards will still be permitted after the inspection station closes, but this is your last weekend to access the lake with a motorized boat this season.

Get out there, soak up the sunshine, and make the most of fall on Clear Lake!

For more information visit: https://ow.ly/zeJn50ZVFyp

10/02/2026

🍂 Summer may be over, but there’s still plenty of adventure waiting in Riding Mountain National Park.

With the fall colours putting on a show and sunshine in the forecast, now is the perfect time to hit the trails. Reeve’s Ravine is looking especially beautiful right now, with vibrant reds, oranges, and golds beginning to light up the landscape.

Before heading out, check the latest trail conditions and find your next adventure:
👉 https://ow.ly/7pOz50ZU7Nr

🧡 National Day for Truth and ReconciliationToday, September 30th, we honour Survivors of residential schools, and recogn...
09/30/2026

🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Today, September 30th, we honour Survivors of residential schools, and recognize the lasting impacts of residential schools on Indigenous families and communities.

Riding Mountain National Park is located within lands that hold deep and longstanding connections to Indigenous Peoples. Today is an opportunity to pause, listen, learn, and reflect.

We encourage everyone to wear orange and take time to learn about the history and legacy of residential schools and the importance of truth and reconciliation. 🧡

09/28/2026

🐻 Fat Bear Week in Wasagaming 🐻

It's Fat Bear Week, that glorious time of year when bears are celebrated for doing exactly what they need to do before winter: eating. A lot. Then eating some more.

And speaking of future torpor champions, a large female black bear has recently been spotted in and around the Wasagaming area.

This bear is hard at work following her fall fitness plan:
🍎 Eat everything edible
🥐 Look for more food
🍇 Repeat until snow arrives

While we admire her dedication to bulking season, it's important to remember that bears are wild animals and need space to do their thing.

Did you know? While we often say bears "hibernate," black bears actually enter a state called torpor, where their heart rate, breathing, and metabolism slow dramatically through the winter. To prepare, they spend the fall building up the fat reserves they'll need to make it through the colder months.

Help keep bears wild and safe by:
✅ Securing garbage, bird seed, pet food, and other attractants
✅ Never feeding wildlife
✅ Keeping pets on a leash
✅ Staying alert when walking around town and on trails
✅ Giving bears plenty of space if you see one

Let's help this Fat Bear Week contender find natural foods, not human snacks, so she can head into winter healthy, wild, and well prepared for a long winter's rest.

📢 Visitor Centre Closed TodayUnfortunately, the Visitor Centre is closed today.If you're looking for information, maps, ...
09/28/2026

📢 Visitor Centre Closed Today

Unfortunately, the Visitor Centre is closed today.

If you're looking for information, maps, or assistance with your visit, visitor information is available at the Administration Building front desk, where staff will be happy to help.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely appreciate your understanding. Thank you for your patience, and we hope you enjoy your time in Riding Mountain National Park.

09/24/2026

🌲 What makes a great trail?

It's a simple question with a powerful answer.

For Lisa Franks, a Paralympian, adaptive mountain biker, and accessibility advocate, a great trail isn't just about where it leads. It's about who can access it and how people experience it.

Recently, Parks Canada welcomed Lisa Franks to Riding Mountain National Park to share her expertise and lived experience as we continue working to improve accessibility across the park. Together, we explored accessible visitor facilities, improved trails and pathways, including the Ominnik Marsh Boardwalk, Boreal Trail, Lakeshore Trail, accessible washrooms, and the new accessible docks and pier at Clear Lake, while also discussing plans for the North Trails Project.

🚴 Accessibility begins long before the trailhead. Information about trail width, grade, surface type, parking, washrooms, and trail conditions helps visitors determine whether a trail is right for them and plan their adventure with confidence.

🌿 Lisa Franks also helps challenge a common misconception: accessible doesn't mean easy. Good accessibility removes barriers, not challenge. Whether someone is looking for a leisurely stroll or an exciting outdoor adventure, everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the park.

Projects like the North Trails Project, being developed in collaboration with Northgate Trails Inc., are helping shape a future where trails and outdoor experiences are more welcoming, inclusive, and enjoyable for a wider range of visitors. By listening to people with lived experience and incorporating accessibility from the start, we're creating more opportunities for people of all abilities to connect with nature.

As Lisa Franks says,"The strongest communities are the ones where everyone feels welcomed."

📬 Want to learn more about accessibility initiatives, trail projects, conservation work, and what's happening in Riding Mountain National Park? Subscribe to the RMNP Newsletter and stay connected with the latest stories and updates. 👉https://parks.canada.ca/riding-newsletter

💚 More access. More adventure. More connection.

🍂 Another seasonal milestone on Clear Lake. The annual removal of The Martese from Clear Lake is now complete, marking a...
09/24/2026

🍂 Another seasonal milestone on Clear Lake.

The annual removal of The Martese from Clear Lake is now complete, marking another seasonal transition in Riding Mountain National Park.

The Martese and Clear Lake Marina play an important role throughout the summer, helping to support navigation and water safety for boaters and other lake users. Their removal of the Martese tour boat is part of the park's seasonal operations as preparations begin for the months ahead.

Thank you to all visitors, residents, businesses, and partners who contributed to another safe and enjoyable season on Clear Lake.

🚧 Preserving the Park's Historic Character 🚧 If you've visited recently, you may have noticed some work underway on seve...
09/23/2026

🚧 Preserving the Park's Historic Character 🚧

If you've visited recently, you may have noticed some work underway on several park buildings.

A contractor is currently refinishing the half-log siding on a number of facilities throughout Riding Mountain National Park, including buildings in the Wasagaming Campground, the South Gate Kiosk, the Main Lift Station, and the North Gate.

🪵 This work helps maintain the distinctive look and character of these structures while protecting them for years to come.

The crew has finished in the Wasagaming Campground and will soon be moving to the South Gate area. Over the next few weeks, visitors can expect periodic lane adjustments and traffic control measures near the South Gate while work is underway.

⚠️ Please slow down, follow posted signage, and watch for workers and equipment when entering the park.

Thank you for your patience as we complete this important maintenance work and help keep Riding Mountain National Park looking its best!

🍂 Water Service Now Closed at Moon Lake and Lake Audy Campgrounds 🍂 Planning one more camping trip before the season end...
09/22/2026

🍂 Water Service Now Closed at Moon Lake and Lake Audy Campgrounds 🍂

Planning one more camping trip before the season ends?

Water service at Moon Lake and Lake Audy Campgrounds has now been shut down for the season, but both campgrounds remain open until the end of October.

⛺ There's still time to enjoy a fall getaway, take in the changing colours, and spend a few more nights under the stars before winter arrives.
If you're planning a visit, please remember that potable water is no longer available at these campgrounds and be sure to bring the water you'll need for your stay.

🍁 Fall camping season isn't over yet. Pack your warm layers, gather around the campfire, and make the most of the season while it lasts.

For more information about camping in Riding Mountain National Park, visit:
👉https://ow.ly/AuTM50ZQfY0

🧡 Take Your Lunch Break to Learn, Listen, and Reflect This Truth and Reconciliation Week, we invite you to join a series...
09/20/2026

🧡 Take Your Lunch Break to Learn, Listen, and Reflect

This Truth and Reconciliation Week, we invite you to join a series of free virtual Lunch & Learn sessions hosted by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. These engaging webinars offer an opportunity to deepen your understanding of Indigenous histories, cultures, and perspectives while exploring the ongoing journey of truth and reconciliation in Canada.

📅 Sessions take place September 21-25. Topics include:

• September 21, 12:00 p.m. CT – Protecting Survivor Truths
• September 22, 10:00 a.m. CT – Economic Reconciliation
• September 22, 12:00 p.m. CT – Growing and Strengthening Indigenous-Newcomer Solidarity
• September 23, 12:00 p.m. CT – Continuing the Conversation on Residential School Denialism
• September 24, 1:00 p.m. CT – Honouring Indigenous Leadership
• September 25, 12:00 p.m. CT – Indigenous Youth Perspectives on Health and Wellbeing

✅ Free and open to everyone
✅ Hosted online via Zoom and YouTube
✅ English, French, and ASL interpretation available

Whether you're just beginning your learning journey or looking to deepen your understanding, these sessions offer a meaningful way to listen, learn, and reflect.

🔗 Learn more and register:
https://ow.ly/166050ZPkJm

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Wasagaming, MB
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