Bulletins

What:

Pursuant to section 21 of the National Parks General Regulations, Canada National Parks Act, the use of motorized watercraft, water-skiing equipment or sub-surface diving equipment is prohibited in Riding Mountain National Park except for Clear Lake and in accordance with a permit.

Pursuant to subsection 7(1) of the National Parks General Regulations, Canada National Parks Act, the following restrictions or prohibitions apply to watercraft and water-related equipment within Riding Mountain National Park.

1. Motorized Watercraft —Clear Lake
   Motorized watercraft use in Riding Mountain National Park is:
2. Non-Motorized Trailered Watercraft —Clear Lake
   Non-motorized trailered watercraft use in Riding Mountain National Park is:
3. Motorized/Trailered Watercraft Permit System
4. Non-Motorized Permit System
5. Clean, Drain, Dry Requirements
   As described in the Manitoba Aquatic Invasive Species Regulation, Clean, Drain, Dry protocols are in effect for all watercraft and water-related equipment, excluding those described in sections 4(1) and 8(1).
6. Outboard Marine Motor Types
   The following outboard marine motor types may be used:
7. Overnighting and Mooring
   Overnighting in or on a watercraft is PROHIBITED on all waters in Riding Mountain National Park without a mooring permit.
8. Personal Watercraft
   The use of personal watercraft (e.g.Jet Skis, Sea-Doos) is PROHIBITED in Riding Mountain National Park.
9. No-Wake Zones -Clear Lake
   No person shall operate a watercraft at a speed greater than 10 km/h within 150 meters of shore on Clear Lake. See attached map.
10. Permit Eligibility - Whirling Disease Risk Areas
    Watercraft and water-related equipment that have been used in Alberta, the Columbia River watershed in British Columbia, or other regions with confirmed whirling disease presence since 2020 are not eligible for inspection approval or permit issuance for use in Riding Mountain National Park. Such watercraft and equipment shall not be launched or placed into park waters.

Where:

All waterbodies within Riding Mountain National Park

Why:

To protect ecological integrity and to reduce potential introduction and spread of Aquatic Invasive Species.

Note:

Violators may be charged under the Canada National Parks Act. maximum Penalty: $25,000

Start date: June 11, 2026

End date: Until further notice