Birds Hill Provincial Park

Birds Hill Provincial Park is a nature reserve near Winnipeg featuring lakes, oak forests, aspen groves, and native prairie wildflowers spread across its landscape. The diverse habitats and natural features make it an important area for outdoor recreation and wildlife.

The land provided shelter for early settlers during major floods in the 1820s and 1850s before being established as a provincial park in 1964. This transition from refuge to public park reflects changing relationships with the landscape.

The Winnipeg Folk Festival draws musicians and music lovers to the park each July, making it a gathering place for regional artists and audiences. This annual event shapes the cultural identity of the surrounding community.

The park sits about 24 kilometers northeast of Winnipeg and is accessible by car from the city. Roughly 30 kilometers of trails accommodate hiking, biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing depending on the season.

The park owes its name to six rounded hills sculpted by ancient glaciers, with northern elevations rising about 40 meters above the surrounding land. These ice-age formations give the landscape its distinctive shape.

Location: Springfield

Location: St. Clements

Location: Manitoba

Inception: April 6, 1964

Operator: Manitoba Conservation

Website: https://gov.mb.ca/sd/parks/park-maps-and-locations/central/birds.fr.html

GPS coordinates: 50.02444,-96.88361

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:00