Riding Mountain National Park

Parks Canada is strongly encouraging residents to follow government direction and stay home where possible. While there may be a barricade you can access your cabin/cottage or business. Parks Canada is asking that visitors support the Canada’s efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19. Please stay home and cancel any non-essential travel.

Commercial and through traffic in national parks are not impacted by this temporary suspension nor is vehicle access for park residents. This means that motor vehicle access to national parks, like Riding Mountain, for business purposes like residential construction is not suspended at this time. Residents who have commissioned construction work on their residential properties should, of course, have obtained all necessary construction permits and permissions in advance. Residents and businesses alike should follow the advice of public health experts with regard to hygiene and physical distancing.

Water turn on services will continue to be the responsibility of the lessee and may be weather dependent as per seasonal circumstances. Curb stop turn on requests can be made by leaving a message at 204-848-7275 and someone will return your call to arrange a time to meet you. Service delays maybe limited due to current capacity.

All washroom facilities throughout the park are closed at this time. The shower building and all other individual washroom buildings, kitchen shelters in the cabin area and campgrounds are closed. Parks Canada will re-evaluate this closure on an ongoing basis.

A limited capacity for critical services is in place for the provision of water, sewer and garbage services to the Wasagaming townsite. Snow plow operators are on standby to clear highways and roads as required. Playgrounds, trails, and access to general public park facilities are closed to visitors.

• The RCMP, Parks Canada Law Enforcement, Fire Department and Ambulance Services are all active. Please dial 911 in a life threatening emergency.
• For safety, wildlife, or wildfire incidents call Parks Canada dispatch 1-877-852-3100

Townsite staff are monitoring telephone and e-mail messages away from the office. Leaseholders can expect some delays in obtaining permits or other documentation. All efforts are being made to complete these types of transactions in a timely manner.

Please contact the following staff for:

• Business Licence inquiries: koreen.miko@canada.ca
• Lease transaction inquiries: jacquie.pereira@canada.ca
• Development permit inquiries: allison.bardsley@canada.ca


• Townsite Manager: (204) 848-7243, kevin.bachewich@canada.ca

• Via credit card at (204) 848-7275; If no one is available via phone please leave a message and we will get back to you.
• By mail: Riding Mountain National Park, Box 299, Onanole, MB R0J 1N0

Local services are limited at this time. Our business community has been responding to this situation in a responsible way. Individual businesses are making their own decisions regarding opening.

Parks Canada is strongly encouraging residents to follow government direction and stay home. We must all do our part to limit the spread of COVID-19 and reduce risks to visitors, employees, and all users of Parks Canada spaces.

Parks Canada is monitoring the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation closely and is working with the Public Health Agency of Canada, the federal government lead on the virus, and other partners to respond to COVID-19 and mitigate risks to employees and visitors. Parks Canada will re-evaluate this closure on an ongoing basis and will communicate regularly.

A complete list of Parks Canada closures and the parameters of the closures is available on the Parks Canada website. Please visit pc.gc.ca and Parks Canada’s social media channels for information and updates on the status of all Parks Canada places.

When is a Permit Required?

• Constructing, altering or renovating any building, garage or accessory structure such as a shed or a deck
• Connection to the water/sewer system
• Demolishing or moving a building
• Expanding or renovating your store, shop, office or commercial enterprise
• Changing the use of a lot or building
• Installing, changing or relocating a sign
• Changing the landscaping or grading (including tree removal)

Why are permits important?

Obtaining the proper permits for your project ensures that your project complies with Parks Canada’s plans, policies, park guidelines and environmental impacts.

To reach a development officer, please call 204-848-7275 or email Riding Mountain National Park. Meetings are available by appointment only.

When is a Sign Permit Required?

A sign permit is required to install, alter or relocate any sign including wall/window and hanging signs, canopy/awning signs, directory and menu signs and free standing signs.

Guiding Legislation/Regulations links

National Parks Buildings Regulations

National Parks of Canada Cottages Regulations

National Parks Signs Regulations

Wasagaming Community Plan

 

Please contact us for additional information including building guidelines for the cabin and cottage area.

 

Our Realty office will assist you with all aspects of leases and licences of occupation for cabin, cottage, north shore and commercial areas.

Please contact us when:

1. Updating your mailing address and/or other contact information.
   
   
2. Selling or buying (commonly called Assignment of Lease). This includes:
   1. All lessees selling to another person or persons, or a corporation.
   2. One or more lessees selling their Tenant in Common share of the lease.
   3. Removing names from a lease, or adding names to the lease.
   4. The sale of shares of a commercial lease.
3. Circumstances that will affect your lease:
   1. Changing your legal name due to marriage, divorce or other.
      
   2. A lessee has passed away.
   3. Change the tenancy stated on your lease (between Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common).
   4. Changing directors with signing authority (when the lease is held by a corporation).
   5. The lessee’s control and authority has been given over to a Public Trustee or Guardian.
4. Power of Attorney giving authority to others to manage your lease or other form of written instruction.
5. Estate planning – options for your specific lease.
6. Commercial Lessees are transacting with tenants and need to register a sublease.
7. Mortgaging your lease and/or discharging an existing mortgage. All mortgages must be registered with Parks Canada.

Please note that assignments and mortgages are NOT registered with the Manitoba Land Titles Office and must be submitted to the Parks Canada office only.

Please contact the Realty office with these or any other questions.

Gazetted Fee’s for Riding Mountain National Park Lease and Licences

REALTY DOCUMENTATION
Assignment of Lease/Licence of Occupation	98.10
Consent to Financing Agreement	98.10
Renewal of Lease/Licence of Occupation	98.10
Surrender of Lease/Licence of Occupation	98.10
New Lease/Licence of Occupation	98.10
Permit for the Supply of Water	98.10
Amending Agreement	98.10
Letter of Undertaking	98.10
Sublease/Sublicence of Occupation	98.10
Easement	98.10
Right of Way	98.10
Court Order	98.10
Change of Name of Document Holder	24.50
Processing of Death Certificate	14.70
Probate of Will	14.70
Corporate Amalgamation	98.10
Negotiated Agreements, up to and including 20 hours	490.60
Negotiated Agreements, more than 20 hours	981.30
Land Use Permit	98.10
New Site Plan Attached to a Licence of Occupation	98.10
Revision of Site Plan Attached to a Licence of Occupation	98.10
Certified Copy of Document	14.70
Copy of Plan (Whiteprint)	14.70
Photocopies, per page	0.90
Letter or Any Other Non-statutory Instrument	24.50
Research Conducted on Behalf of the Public, per hour (one hour minimum)	24.50
File or Information Search, per hour (one hour minimum)	24.50
Any Other Realty Transaction Certificate or Document	98.10

Working in Riding Mountain National Park

National Parks of Canada Businesses Regulations

Business licences

A business licence is required for all businesses, companies, guides and/or outfitters prior to operating in Riding Mountain National Park.

Parks Canada issues the following licences and permits:

• Business licences
• Guiding/Outfitters licences
• Special events permits

** Each contractor and sub-contractor requires their own business licence to work in the park. **

New Business Proposal: If you are proposing a new business in Riding Mountain or changing the scope of an existing business please contact us.

Changes to your business licence

Please contact us for any of the following business changes:

• Transfer to another owner (a new business licence application must be completed by the new owner)
• Change to business name or contact information
• Change of address or work site location
• Change to nature of the business
• Addition to the existing business

Business Licence Renewals

Business licence renewals will be processed on or after April 1^st of each year. Parks Canada will send a renewal letter and invoice late in March with instructions on how to renew your licence.

Most common business licence fees in Riding Mountain National Park

Non-Resident Contractor	98.10
Trades – each tradesperson	7.80
Clothing Store	98.10
General Merchandising	235.50
Tour Business, Bus Service	44.10
Visitor Accommodation	98.10
Other Business Licence	58.80