Manitoba offering free provincial park entry this weekend

Manitoba is offering free provincial park access.

Manitobans are being encouraged to get outside and explore this weekend with free entry to provincial parks.

On Monday, the Manitoba government announced that from Sept. 1 to 4, vehicle permits will not be required to visit provincial parks. Manitobans will still need to pay overnight camping fees, as well national park entrance fees.

Those who do opt to visit or camp at a provincial park this weekend, the province offers the following advice:

Those who want to make camping reservations can do so online or by calling 1-888-482-2267. A number of campsites, cabins and yurts will stay open through the fall.