As part of its efforts to prevent Aquatic Invasive Species from entering Riding Mountain National Park, Parks Canada has announced that motorized boats will not be allowed on Clear Lake for the May long weekend.
The ban will stay in effect until Thursday, June 1st.
During that time, no motorized boating is permitted, but you can use self-propelled watercraft such as canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards. However, in order to be used, they must pass an inspection. An inspection station will be open at Boat Cove on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 10 am to 6 pm. Once your self-propelled watercraft passes an inspection, it can be used in other bodies of water within the park.
Earlier in the year, Parks Canada announced that motorized boats will only be allowed on Clear Lake if they have not been in any other body of water in 2023, and if they have passed an initial inspection. This is in response to a positive test for environmental DNA of zebra mussels in Clear Lake in January.
Boat inspections and tagging will happen in Wasagaming on Thursday, May 25th, and Saturday, May 27th from 2 pm to 8 pm in the main parking lot. You can also have your boat inspected and tagged in Brandon at the Keystone Centre Parking Lot from Monday, May 29th to Wednesday, May 31st from 2 pm to 8 pm.