Riding Mountain National Park

High School Experiences

 School Experience Booking Sheet (PDF, 50 KB)

 High School Brochure (PDF, 454 KB)

Visitor Centre

Spring Hours:
May 17 to June 27 (Thursday to Monday)
9:30am to 5:00pm

Summer Hours
June 28 to September 2
9:30am to 8:00pm

Fall Hours
September 3 to October 14
9:30am to 5:00pm (Thursday to Monday)

Winter
Closed October 15

Program Descriptions

Space is limited. Booking starts April 1^st.

Escarpment Odyssey
Students will be guided on a rugged and spectacular 6km hike down the Gorge Creek Trail - an experience not easily forgotten! Awareness and knowledge will be developed concerning the geology, history, flora and fauna of the Manitoba Escarpment. Program length: 3 hours.(4 1/2 hours with travel time from Wasagaming).
Space is limited - Reservations taken from April 1st - May 1st

New The Beavers of the RMNP Region
In the field students will monitor and learn about the diversity of these “ecosystem engineers” provide to the surrounding landscape and some of the issues facing management of wild and not so wild spaces.
Manitoba Science Curriculum - Grades 10 and 12

The Grey Wolves of the RMNP Region
Interpreters lead groups of students through a lecture and field excursion within RMNP. Using a variety of media and equipment students are engaged in wolf monitoring efforts in the park; and understanding the role of these natural predators.
Manitoba Science Curriculum - Grades 10 and 12

The Black Bears of the RMNP Region
An Interpreter will guide students to areas in the park to see bear habitat and food sources. Studying the behaviours of these animals will allow students to understand the issues surrounding their existence in the region.
Manitoba Science Curriculum - Grades 10 and 12

The Elk of RMNP Region
Riding Mountain National Park Interpreters guide small groups (less than 20) through a field program in areas of the Park. Students are actively engaged in research and monitoring using radio telemetry and GPS.
Manitoba Science Curriculum - Grades 10 and 12

Camping

Enhance your educational experience by camping for the night in an oTENTik. It’s an ideal way for school groups to discover the joys of camping $70 per night - sleeps 6 people

OR

Bring your own camping gear and camp in the Wasagaming Campground.

 

 

Fees

Camping in Wasagaming campground with Interpretive program - $8.80 per student includes:
Daily entrance to the park / Camping fees / Interpretive program of choice.

Camping in oTENTik with Interpretive program - $15.57 per student includes:
Daily entrance to the park / one night stay in an oTENTik / Interpretive program of choice (assuming 6 people per tent).

Interpretive program - $3.90 per student – includes Daily entrance to the park / Interpretive program of choice

Self guided Park Visit - $2.90 per student

Explore the park on your own 

• Choose one of seven self-guided hiking trails in RMNP.
• Explore the Visitor Centre; take in a 30-minute orientation; or watch a video presentation.

Reservations

Interpreters
Riding Mountain National Park of Canada
Phone: (204) 848-7275
Fax: (204) 848-2596
Email: education.rmnp@pc.gc.ca

 

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