Bulletins

Restricted Activity - Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV or Drones)

Issued: November 05, 2025

What:

Pursuant to Section 7(1) of the National Parks General Regulations, and notwithstanding Transport Canada Guidelines for operating Unmanned Air Vehicles, the launching, landing, or use of a UAV is prohibited except with written authorization from the Superintendent.

NOTE: For the purposes of this order, a UAV is any powered device capable of sustained flight, which is controlled remotely or is self-operating, and does not carry passengers. This includes but is not limited to air or balloon drones, aeroplanes, quadcopters, rotorcraft or similar devices.

Where:

Riding Mountain National Park.

Why:

To reduce disturbance to visitors and wildlife.

Note:

Violators may be charged under the Canada National Parks Act. Maximum Penalty $25,000

 

Start date: 2025-11-10

End date: Until further notice

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