Liquor and
Smoking Laws
The legal age for alcohol consumption
is 18 years. Spirits, wine and beer are
available at Manitoba Liquor Marts, private
wine stores and hotel beer vendors. Open
liquor must be transported in the trunk of
a vehicle.
Smoking or vaping cigarettes or cannabis
is prohibited in all public places, including
restaurants, bars, malls, sporting events,
parks and beaches.
In Parks Canada campgrounds, cannabis
consumption is limited to campsites as
they are considered temporary residences.
Therefore, cannabis consumption will
not be allowed in shared public spaces
within campgrounds (i.e. kitchen shelters,
washrooms, trails, roads or anywhere
else outside a person's campsite). Public
cannabis consumption is not permitted
in Riding Mountain National Park day
use areas, trails, playgrounds or Parks
Canada accommodations (oTENTiks, Yurt,
micrOcube, Cairns Cabin).
Mobile coverage
Wireless coverage is available in the
majority of populated areas. Many
establishments offer free Wi-Fi. Coverage
is not guaranteed outside populated areas,
and those planning backcountry treks
should not rely on cellular access.
Transportation
In Winnipeg: Taxis and Winnipeg Transit
service locations throughout the city.
There is a free shuttle throughout the
downtown area. Local ridesharing apps
include TappCar, Uber, InstaRyde and
ReRyde. Bus tours can be reserved in
advance.
Outside Winnipeg: Charter services can
be booked in advance. VIA Rail services
a selection of communities by train
(viarail.ca). Communities are serviced
by bus with Kasper Transportation
Services (gokasper.com), Thompson Bus
(thompsonbus.com), Maple Bus Lines
(maplebuslines.com), Rider Express
(riderexpress.ca), and Mahihkan Bus
Lines (mahihkanbuslines.com).
Scheduled air access is available to
northern Manitoba destinations with
Calm Air (calmair.com), Perimeter Aviation
(perimeter.ca), Cranberry Air & Wilderness
Outfitters (204-472-3088), Wings over
Kississing (wingsoverkississing.com)
or Gogal Air in Snow Lake
(manitobaairservices.com).
Park Passes
Provincial Parks: Manitoba Parks vehicle
permits must be displayed year-round
in provincial parks. Permits are available
online at manitobaelicensing.ca and
most park campground offices. Fishing
and hunting licences are also available
for purchase online. Campgrounds and
other accommodations in parks should be
booked in advance by visiting Manitoba
Parks' online reservation system. Campsites
can be booked over the phone.
Manitoba Parks Reservation Service
204-948-3333
1-888-482-2267 (toll-free)
manitobaparks.com
National Parks: Passes for national parks
in Manitoba are available at all Parks
Canada locations or can be ordered
online. If visiting Churchill, Parks Canada
recommends that visitors use the services
of a licensed commercial operator when
travelling to Wapusk National Park in order
to address the various safety risks. Check
operating hours and visitor information
with Parks Canada before you visit York
Factory National Historic Site or Prince of
Wales Fort. Search online at pc.gc.ca.
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