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Nopiming Provincial Park

ByWilderness Experts

Fast facts

  • Established: 1976
  • Name: Anishinaabe for “entrance to the wilderness”
  • Canoe routes: including Beresford–Garner Lake, Bird River–Elbow Lake and the Manigotagan River
  • Gateway: Winnipeg, about 141 miles (227 km) to Bird Lake
  • Managed by: Manitoba Parks

The landscape

Nopiming is Canadian Shield country: granite ridges, black spruce, birch and poplar, and lakes linked by rivers that carried voyageur canoes. Moose, black bears, woodland caribou and bald eagles live here. Large wildfires have burned through the park, and parts of it are open, recovering forest with fewer trees around campsites and on the trails.

Best time to go

Paddling season runs from late May to September. July and August are warmest; early summer brings bugs. Fall is cool and quiet. Fire conditions can change quickly in dry summers.

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Getting there and around

Provincial roads lead from Winnipeg to Bird Lake at the park’s south end, and PR 314 continues north past lakes, campgrounds and canoe put-ins. Several drive-in campgrounds serve as bases, and the canoe routes lead away from the road into the backcountry.

Things to do

Paddlers follow routes such as Beresford–Garner Lake, Bird River–Elbow Lake and the Manigotagan River, with backcountry campsites along the way. The Shoe Lake campsites offer an easy backcountry introduction. Fishing, wildlife watching and short hikes round out a trip, where trails are open.

Staying safe

Burned areas bring hazard trees, especially in wind, so choose campsites and breaks with care. Wind builds waves quickly on the bigger lakes, and the water is cold, so stay near shore and wear a life jacket. Scout rapids and use portages. Store food away from bears, carry a satellite messenger and leave a trip plan.

Know before you go

Wildfire can close routes, trails and campsites. This page is a general overview, not a live conditions report, so check Manitoba Parks for current closures and complete the backcountry registration form before you go.

Navigation
Coordinates
50.6338, -95.4405
Magnetic declination
1.2° E (2026)

Set this declination on your compass, then align it to the map's north lines; it is the angle between true north and magnetic north, refreshed each year.

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63 places in Nopiming Provincial Park

A spread of the park’s main places shows straight away, and the rest appear as you zoom in. You can also search above, or pick any place from the lists below, and the map will go to it. Places in bold, marked , have a short description.

Getting there 4

Park entrances

Ranger stations

On the trail 17

Campgrounds

Huts and shelters

Sights 42

Waterfall

Lakes

Beach

Islands

Map data comes from third-party sources and may be incomplete or out of date, so carry a current official map (terms).

Trip types
Car campingWeekend backpackingMulti-day/expeditionCanoeing & kayakingBackcountry

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Terrain
LakesRiversForest
Key hazards
Wildfire-damaged terrain and hazard treesWind and cold waterRapids and portagesBlack bearsBiting insects
Best seasons
Summer, Early fall
Difficulty
Easy to moderate
Access / trailheads
From Winnipeg, PTH 59, PTH 44, PTH 11, PR 313 and PR 315 lead to Bird Lake at the south end of the park, about 141 miles (227 km) in all. PR 314 runs north through the park.
Water
Lakes and rivers; filter or treat all water.
Cell / satellite coverage
Limited to none. Carry a satellite messenger.
Nearest ranger / SAR / emergency
Emergencies: 911. Manitoba Parks: 1-800-214-6497.
Permits & regulations
Backcountry users are asked to complete Manitoba Parks' online backcountry registration form before visiting. Some campgrounds are reservable.
Leave No Trace
Camp only at open designated sites, store food from bears, keep fires in existing rings (respecting fire bans), and pack out all waste.
Conditions by month

October This month

Average high50°F(10°C)10°C(50°F)
Average low33°F(0°C)0°C(33°F)
Rainfall1.6 in(40 mm)40 mm(1.6 in)
Daylight, mid-month10 h 48 minSunrise 7:43 a.m., sunset 6:31 p.m.

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Averages for 1981–2010 from Environment Canada climate normals, measured at the Pinawa Wnre station, 42 miles (67 km)67 km (42 miles) away at 875 feet (267 m)267 m (875 feet). Higher trails run colder, by about 3.5°F for every 1,000 ft (2°C per 300 m)2°C for every 300 m (3.5°F per 1,000 ft) of climb. Daylight runs from sunrise to sunset on the 15th, on the park’s own clock, for a level horizon. Valleys and slopes facing away from the sun are in shade earlier.

Before you go Conditions, permits, fire bans and closures change constantly — we summarise and link out, but always confirm with the managing agency first.
Official park website → Last verified 2026-09-21

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