Pets are allowed on most walking trails, if they are leashed.  Some trails uses don’t mix well with dog use, like those used by cyclists, people on horseback, cross country-ski or snowmobiling.  Please check the trailhead sign to see if there are any restrictions. 

Good reasons to keep your pet on leash:

• To respect other park users. Some people are allergic to dogs and some people fear them.
• To prevent injuries. If your dog frightens or jumps on a child or a senior, they could fall or be easily injured.
• To keep them from harassing wildlife.
• To avoid collisions with other park users including cyclists and motor vehicles.
• To protect species at risk. Animals that den or nest at ground level are easily trampled by a dog that is running free.
• To reduce the risk of conflict with other dogs.
• To minimize unpleasant or painful encounters with wildlife such as skunks or porcupines.
• To keep your dog safe. Your dog can't read signs that warn of eroding cliffs, drop-offs or other hazards!
• It’s the law. The rules and regulations of The Provincial Parks Act requires all pets to be leashed, tied up, caged, or under direct physical control at all times (unless in designated off-leash areas).

Keeping these guidelines in mind will help ensure that Manitoba’s Provincial Parks remain enjoyable for all.

Because no one likes to leave their four-legged family members at home, Manitoba Parks is introducing a limited number of Pet Friendly cabins and yurts for visitors who want to bring their cat or dog.  Check the Parks Reservation Service website for available Pet Friendly options.

Please note: A maximum of two pets are allowed in a designated Pet Friendly Cabin or Yurt.  Pets may not be left inside the cabin or yurt unattended.  Pet owners are responsible for any damage caused by their pet.

Do you have allergy concerns? Make sure you reserve one of the many other cabins or yurts that are not designated as Pet Friendly, as no animals are permitted inside these facilities. 

Animals are not allowed at designated beaches with defined swim areas.  However, dogs do enjoy going for a dip, so pet-friendly swim areas are designated for this purpose, as listed below. 

Dogs are not allowed on most cross-country ski trails, however, skijoring and kick-sledding are welcomed on select trails at Birds Hill, Spruce Woods and Whiteshell Provincial Parks, and dog sledding is available at designated trails at Birds Hill.  Dogs must be harnessed and under physical control at all times.

Owners have the opportunity to let their dogs run off-leash at the select areas listed below.  In addition to basic rules pet behavior rules, owners will remember the following off-leash rules:

• supervise your dog at all times and keep dog under voice control
• have a leash in hand at all times
• observe signs which designate the off-leash boundaries