Riding Mountain National Park continues to make the most of winter with a slew of activities running into February. Winter Adventure Weekend, running February 7-9 in Clear Lake, includes horse-drawn wagon rides, a boot hockey tournament, Clear Lake Winter Olympics,...
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Flood-Related Repairs Continue in Riding Mountain
Repairs to infrastructure following the 2011 flood are still underway in Riding Mountain National Park. Federal funding of $5.7 million has assisted the park to facilitate the repairs, which weren't just limited to the townsite of Wasagaming. "It’s important we do...
Riding Mountain Reiterates Ban on Snowmobiles in Park
With the recent snowfall in Riding Mountain National Park and much of the province, park officials are reminding snowmobilers that using their vehicle inside the park is prohibited. Snowmobilers, however, can be used on the ice surface of Clear Lake for the purpose of...
Riding Mountain Highlighting Winter Tourism with New Website
A new website aims to inform visitors to the Riding Mountain National Park area about the many activities available during the winter months. The Riding Mountain Marketing Group (RMMG) is behind Riding-Mountain.ca providing travellers with information about every...
Riding Mountain Gearing Up for Winter
By David Klassen With a fair amount of snow on the ground, Riding Mountain National Park is getting its winter activities ready for visitors. Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, wildlife viewing, winter camping, picnicking and traction kiting are...
Canada’s National Parks, Historic Sites Extend to Street View
Canada's parks can now be explored in an all new light through a partnership with Google and their Street View feature. Parks Canada and the technology giant have launched a collection of panoramic images from more than 50 national historic sites and national parks...
Reeve’s Ravine Trail Opens in Riding Mountain
Riding Mountain National Park opened up a new multi-use non-motorized recreation trail on Sunday. Reeve’s Ravine Trail is located on the east side of the park and provides an 11.5 kilometre loop trail that rises 541 feet from the trailhead to the summit. “Trails...
Riding Mountain Film Fest Begins with Digital Media Camp
The first-ever Riding Mountain National Park Film Festival is gearing up for its inaugural year. Spearheaded by young filmmaker and entrepreneur Steve Langston, the festival will run July 16-20, and explore topics surrounding the environmental movement, adventure and...
Riding Mountain Throwing Canada Day Party in the Park
Riding Mountain National Park will be having their own Canada Day celebrations on July 1. Manitoba musicians Keith and Renée will headline the entertainment in Clear Lake, while YouTube star Maria Aragon will sing the national anthem. The outdoor concerts are part of...
Riding Mountain Camping Reservations Open April 9
Campers seeking to retreat to Riding Mountain National Park this summer can book their campsites beginning on Tuesday, April 9. The Wasagaming Campground will begin taking bookings at 8 a.m. for its 500 campsites -- both serviced and unserviced, including its new...
Riding Mountain to Host Cross-Country Ski Challenge
Winter programming may have been cut this year at Canada's national parks, but that won't stop the seventh annual Riding Mountain Loppet from going ahead. On Saturday, March 2, skiers will compete in a cross-country ski race ranging from the 1 km chipmunk challenge to...
Clear Lake Throwing ‘Hockey Day in Canada’ Weekend
Skaters will lace up in Clear Lake next month for the third annual Hockey Day in Canada. Part of the Winter Adventure Weekend, the townsite in Riding Mountain National Park and nearby Onanole, Manitoba will play host to the festivities February 8-10. “The first year...





