Manitoba Parks is encouraging Manitobans interested in using provincial parks for camping this year to start planning.
Elisabeth Ostrop, Manager of Education and Recreational Services with Mantioba Parks, said this year's new availability notification feature will be a great help to campers.
"This is a new feature that can be set up by an individual, and you'll get an email when a site becomes available that matches your selected criteria," said Ostrop.
Manitoba Parks account holders can save up to 5 different availability notifications in their profile, and will be informed if a site that matches their preferences becomes available to book.
Like previous years, reservations will become available in stages over 5 days, starting with cabins, yurts, and group use areas on April 13th. Ostrop said it's better to book sooner than later, as most reservations get booked quick. A full list of reservation release stages can be found here.
"The majority of reservations are probably made during the opening time period, and then everything else is done maybe closer to when you know you might definitely go, depends on the person and how far in advance they like to plan," said Ostrop.
With the recent spell of cold weather in the Parkland, Ostrop said she's looking forward to when it turns back to clear skies and warmer weather.
"We're looking forward to thinking about summer just like everybody else, it's a little hard to imagine at the moment, but I always find that camping reservations are a sign that things are definitely on their way," said Ostrop.
The province also announced today that Manitobans will be able to fish without a license during spring break, and will be able to enter provincial parks for free. Click here for the province's spring break news release.
