Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park
RV Guide

The beach is one of the park’s most popular recreational areas, and there are two beach areas where it is possible to sit in the sand or go for a swim. The Main Beach is the largest stretch of sand. This beach area is closest to the boardwalk, restrooms, showers, and a playground. The smaller stretch of sand, the South Beach, is close to the campground, so depending on where you want to spend your day should help you pick the beach that is best for you. If you plan on swimming while enjoying your time lakeside, note that park staff or lifeguards do not supervise the swimming areas, so it’s best to swim with a friend or family member to ensure you are safe in the water.

Staying in a provincial park with a campground as well as a day-use area is a necessity for many campers. The day-use area at Winnipeg Beach is extensive because there isn’t just one designated space to spend time outside. The park has several strands of beach, a picnic area, a picnic shelter, a playground, a ball field, a tennis court, and a volleyball court. Restrooms are also close to many of these places, adding an extra level of convenience to your time outside at these day-use areas. Since there are many different activities to choose from, you can try something new each day.

Hiking near Winnipeg Lake is similar to walking along the ocean. The long stretches of sand make leisurely, barefoot walks possible. If walking in the sand is too challenging, the park has a beautiful boardwalk that runs along the Main Beach and most of the day-use facilities. You can spend hours walking back and forth on the boardwalk while staring at the lake because the view is so relaxing. If you prefer unpaved hikes, two smaller trails traverse through the park, giving hikers a more isolated walking experience. The hikes are generally easy and flat, so it’s possible for people of varying abilities to spend time on the trails.

Fishing is a year-round activity at Winnipeg Lake because it is possible to fish during every season, depending on the type of fishing you prefer. The lake’s most popular species to catch are walleye and sauger, and because of the popularity of these fish, the Manitoba Wildlife Federation has placed regulations on limits and size of a permitted catch. There are boat launches located both inside of Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park as well as outside of the park’s boundaries. If you don’t have a boat, visit one of the fishing charters located near the town of Winnipeg Beach and see what kind of trip best suits your needs. Before fishing, ensure you have the proper fishing license and that you understand the rules and regulations on fishing in Manitoba. The province requires that all anglers 16 and older hold a valid fishing permit.

During the winter, why not try a new sport? The Olympic sport of curling is a favorite activity for people in Manitoba, and there are several curling clubs located throughout the province, including in the town of Winnipeg Beach. Curling is a sport that is similar to shuffleboard, but the surface where the game takes place is a sheet of ice. Get your warm clothes ready, and sign up to watch or try curling, an activity that is sometimes called chess on the ice. For information on the sport, visit the Lake Winnipeg Curling Club’s website.

If the exciting history of railways interests you or a member of your family, you should add a museum tour to your list of must-do activities while visiting the Winnipeg area. The Canadian Pacific Railway has over 100 years of history in Winnipeg, and the route from Winnipeg to Winnipeg Beach during the 1900s was once one of the most active railways in the province. The Winnipeg Railway Museum offers daily tours and showcases Winnipeg’s Union Station as well as the history of trains and railways. The museum even has a gift shop where train enthusiasts might find a unique train treasure or souvenir to bring home.