Thursday, July 18, 2013 - Blog on a Log
Free Entry into Manitoba Parks July 19-21
Entry into all Manitoba Provincial Parks will be free this weekend, July 19th-21th, in celebration of Manitoba Parks Day on July 20th.
Saturday will also feature many park activities, including:
- Campfire talk on the history of Birds Hill Park at 8:30 p.m.
- Interpretive amphitheatre presentation at Grand Beach at 9:30 p.m.
- Guided walk of Hecla Village at 3 p.m.
- Interpretive guided tour of historic homes in the St. Norbert area at 1 p.m.
- Play Parks Jeopardy and enjoy an interpretive amphitheatre presentation at Spruce Woods at
9 p.m. - Campfire talk on the history of the Whiteshell at the Alfred Hole sanctuary in Rennie at 8 p.m.
The break from usual park fees is a celebration of the province's many natural resources. “Manitoba parks are among the greatest natural resources we have,” said Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh. “They benefit the environment, provide a natural habitat for plants and animals, and give people the opportunity to reconnect with peace and tranquility."
Government of Manitoba Press Release
Photo via Travel Manitoba on Flickr