Riding Mountain National Park
Riding Mountain is home to a staggering diversity of living things. The windswept grasslands and deep, silent forests, of secretive wolf packs, of orchids and lilies, of lakes and wetlands singing with life. Riding Mountain National Park is in Treaty 2 Territory, where we work with Anishinabe, First Nations from treaties 2, 4, and 1. We honour, acknowledge, and recognize Indigenous contributions to the park, the province, and Canada.
Features
Visitor Centre
Welcome to the Riding Mountain National Park Visitor Centre. Come to explore, to share, to learn and to find your fun!
Hit the trails
Riding Mountain’s trails are the best way to connect with it all in the spring, summer, fall, and winter.
Winter activities
Explore 3000 square kilometers of snow-covered wilderness. Winter is an excellent time to explore the park without the crowds.
Visiting Riding Mountain National Park
Activities and experiences
Things to do, trails, tours, programs, itineraries, volunteering, and at-home activities.
Plan your visit
How to get here, local guides and outfitters, local attractions, accessibility, facilities and services, meeting and event rentals.
Camping and overnight accommodations
Types of accommodations, equipped camping, and nearby accommodations.
Reservations
Make a reservation for campsites, accommodations, and select activities.
Safety and guidelines
Important bulletins, trail conditions, weather conditions, seasonal safety, park regulations.
Fees
Daily visitor fees, camping and program fees, and more. Free admission for youth.
Passes and permits
Daily visitor fees, camping and program fees, and more. Free admission for youth.
About
Indigenous connections
Strong relationships with Indigenous partners are essential to Parks Canada's work and contribute to the process of reconciliation.
Nature and science
Conservation and science, animals, plants, the environment, and research.
Culture and history
History, archeology, cultural landscape, architecture, historic engineering.
Stewardship and management
Jobs, partners, film permits, research permits, public consultations, plans, and policies.
Contact Riding Mountain National Park
General inquiries:
204-848-7275
Fax: 204-848-2596
For emergencies within the park:
1-877-852-3100 Parks Canada Dispatch
Hours of operation
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