Travel Restrictions to Northern Manitoba

Press Release

Sep 2, 2020

On Thursday, September 3, the Province of Manitoba will put travel restrictions in place that will impact travel to Northern Manitoba above the 53rd parallel. This restriction is meant to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. MKO is awaiting a copy of the final public health order, which will share all details on the travel restriction.

For now, MKO is aware of the following exemptions to the travel restrictions:

People who live in Northern Manitoba or plan to move there
People who travel to lodges or campgrounds directly, including travel directly to Churchill
Government or Crown corporation workers, or those who work for a government or child and family services agency
Health-care providers
Those travelling for emergency health reasons
People who own or operate businesses and travel to provide goods, services, or operate that business
Travel related to parenting arrangements

Travellers are being asked to respect any restrictions MKO First Nations have put in place.

MKO will share more information about travel restrictions as they become available.

Note: The following map shows where the 53rd parallel is located in Manitoba.

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