List of protected areas of Manitoba
Type | Number | Area | % Land Area | |
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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
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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 Provincial Parks Act, 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
- The Forest Act includes the ability to establish provincial forests.[5]
- The Ecological Reserves Act includes the ability to establish ecological reserves.[6]
- The Wildlife Act includes the ability to establish Wildlife Management Areas (WMA)[7]
- The East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act, 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 |
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Amisk Park Reserve | 198,000 ha (490,000 acres) | 1994 |
Birch Island Park Reserve | 79,000 ha (200,000 acres) | 2000 |
Chitek Lake Park Reserve | 100,300 ha (248,000 acres) | 1999 |
Fisher Bay Park Reserve | 84,150 ha (207,900 acres) | 2000 |
Goose Islands Park Reserve | 145 ha (360 acres) | 2001 |
Grand Island Park Reserve | 1,035 ha (2,560 acres) | 2001 |
Kinwow Bay Park Reserve | 8,400 ha (21,000 acres) | 2001 |
Little Limestone Lake Park Reserve | 4,095 ha (10,120 acres) | 2007 |
Pelican Islands Park Reserve | 600 ha (1,500 acres) | 2001 |
Pemmican Island Park Reserve | 22 ha (54 acres) | 2001 |
Poplar-Nanowin Rivers Park Reserve | 777,270 ha (1,920,700 acres) | 1999 |
Name | Area |
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Asatiwisipe Aki Traditional Use Planning Area | |
Ni-Kes Traditional Use Planning Area | |
Pauingassi Traditional Use Planning Area | |
Pimitotah Traditional Use Planning 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 |
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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
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 18 June 2021.
- ^ 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 18 June 2021.
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- ^ "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 4 August 2016.
- ^ a b Winnipeg, City of. "Large Parks in Winnipeg - Parks and Open Space - Public Works - City of Winnipeg". www.winnipeg.ca. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ^ "Winnipeg Parks". parkmaps.winnipeg.ca. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ^ "New Parks Projects - Parks and Open Space - Public Works". City of Winnipeg. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
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External links
- "A System Plan for Manitoba's Provincial Parks" (PDF). Government of Manitoba. March 2008. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- "Alphabetical listing of parks in Manitoba". Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- Government of Manitoba Parks and Protected Spaces Branch