List of protected areas of Manitoba
| Type | Number | Area | % Land Area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hectares | Acres | |||
| Provincial Parks | 94 | 4,679,278 | 11,562,750 | 7.12% |
| Wilderness Parks | 4 | 2,353,130 | 5,814,700 | 3.62% |
| Natural Parks | 18 | 1,053,641 | 2,603,600 | 1.62% |
| Heritage Parks | 8 | 231 | 570 | <0.01% |
| Recreation Parks | 51 | 3,249 | 8,030 | <0.01% |
| Park Reserves | 13 | 1,269,027 | 3,135,830 | 1.95% |
| Ecological Reserves | 30 | 79,767 | 197,110 | 0.12% |
| Total | 124 | 4,759,045 | 11,759,860 | 7.24% |
This list of protected areas of Manitoba groups the protected areas of Manitoba by the agency that is responsible for their protection.
National Protected Areas[]
Two national parks, overseen by Parks Canada, 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]
Provincial Protected Areas[]
Manitoba has 92 provincial parks.[2] The provincial government has also established more than 50 protected areas under the , overseen by Manitoba Conservation and Climate.[3][4] This legislation provides for parks to be dedicated for three purposes:[3]
(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.
The legislation distinguishes several types of park: Wilderness, Natural, Recreation, and Heritage.[3] Land being considered for inclusion in a Provincial Park may be designated as a 'park reserve' for a limited period of time.[3]
Other legislation provides the government with additional opportunities to set aside areas of the province for special protection
- includes the ability to establish provincial forests.[5]
- includes the ability to establish ecological reserves.[6]
- includes the ability to establish Wildlife Management Areas (WMA)[7]
- , which governs the traditional use for the area east of Lake Winnipeg.[8]
There is also a series of lands privately owned by three conservation agencies that are part of the provincial protected areas network.
| Name | Area | Est'd |
|---|---|---|
| 198,000 ha (490,000 acres) | 1994 | |
| 79,000 ha (200,000 acres) | 2000 | |
| 100,300 ha (248,000 acres) | 1999 | |
| 84,150 ha (207,900 acres) | 2000 | |
| 145 ha (360 acres) | 2001 | |
| 1,035 ha (2,560 acres) | 2001 | |
| 8,400 ha (21,000 acres) | 2001 | |
| 4,095 ha (10,120 acres) | 2007 | |
| 600 ha (1,500 acres) | 2001 | |
| 22 ha (54 acres) | 2001 | |
| 777,270 ha (1,920,700 acres) | 1999 |
| Name | Area |
|---|---|
Regional/urban parks[]
There are several large regional parks in the City of Winnipeg, which are the responsibility of the municipal Department of Public Works.[10][11]
| Name[10][12] | City area |
|---|---|
| Assiniboine Forest | South |
| Assiniboine Park | South |
| Buhler Recreation Park | East |
| Crescent Drive Park | South |
| John Blumberg Park | North |
| Kilcona Park | East |
| Kildonan Park | North |
| King's Park | South |
| La Barriere Park | South |
| Little Mountain Park | North |
| Maple Grove Park | East |
| St. John's Park | |
| St. Vital Park | East |
| Stephen Juba Park | Downtown |
See also[]
- List of Canadian provincial parks
- List of National Parks of Canada
References[]
- ^ "Riding Mountain". Ecological Sciences for Sustainable Development. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ^ Climate, Conservation ans. "Parks and Protected Spaces | Conservation and Climate | Province of Manitoba". www.gov.mb.ca. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d "The Provincial Parks Act". Manitoba Laws. Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ^ "Parks and Protected Spaces". Conservation and Climate. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ "The Forest Act". Manitoba Laws. Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ^ "The Ecological Reserves Act". Manitoba Laws. Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ^ "The Wildlife Act". Manitoba Laws. Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ^ "The East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act". Manitoba Laws. Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ^ "Manitoba's Network of Protected Areas – by Type". Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Winnipeg, City of. "Large Parks in Winnipeg - Parks and Open Space - Public Works - City of Winnipeg". www.winnipeg.ca. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ "Winnipeg Parks". parkmaps.winnipeg.ca. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ "New Parks Projects - Parks and Open Space - Public Works". City of Winnipeg. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
External links[]
- "A System Plan for Manitoba's Provincial Parks" (PDF). Government of Manitoba. March 2008. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
- "Alphabetical listing of parks in Manitoba". Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
- Government of Manitoba Parks and Protected Spaces Branch
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