The liquor-free camping experience in provincial park campgrounds returns once again this May long weekend, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie announced.
“Manitoba’s provincial parks are a popular May long-weekend destination, but no liquor will be allowed in the campgrounds over this holiday,” said Blaikie. “We hope everyone will enjoy their camping experience and we encourage them to not put themselves in a position where they could be fined or face an eviction from their campsites.”
The ban applies to all provincial park campgrounds, group-use areas, provincially operated family vacation cabin locations and yurts. Private cottages and commercial establishments within provincial parks are not affected. Consumption of alcohol is not allowed in public areas such as beaches at any time.
Tougher penalties have been in place for several seasons to ensure a peaceful and safe provincial park experience, Blaikie said. Regulations provide for evictions from provincial parks for up to 21 days for incidents involving rowdyism or disturbances, and a ban of up to one year could be imposed for a more serious or repeat offence.
