Manitoba is urging non-essential travelers and tourists to avoid visiting the province as it struggles to find shelter for 21,000 wildfire evacuees, one of the largest evacuations in its history. With 28 active wildfires, 10 out of control, and thousands more displaced in neighboring Saskatchewan and Alberta, the province is under a state of emergency, prioritizing accommodation for those affected.
Manitoba urges tourists to stay away as it seeks shelter for evacuees
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Manitoba is urging non-essential travelers and tourists to avoid visiting the province as it struggles to find shelter for 21,000 wildfire evacuees, one of the largest evacuations in its history. With 28 active wildfires, 10 out of control, and thousands more displaced in neighboring Saskatchewan and Alberta, the province is under a state of emergency, prioritizing accommodation for those affected.
Trending- 1 Last month: RCMP laid two arson charges.
- 2 Weekend: Some rain helped firefighting efforts.
- 3 Monday (June 9, 2025): Lisa Naylor announces urging tourists to stay away.
- 4 Monday (June 9, 2025): More U.S. crews expected.
- 5 Ongoing: 28 active wildfires, 10 out of control.
- 6 Ongoing: 27 communities under evacuation orders.
- 7 Ongoing: Thousands remain out of homes in Saskatchewan and Alberta.
- 8 Ongoing: Some Pelican Narrows residents can return home.
- Tourism sector impacted
- 21,000 people displaced
- Strain on accommodation resources
- State of emergency declared
- Charges laid for fire rule violations
- Inter-provincial and international firefighting assistance
What: Manitoba is urging tourists and non-essential travelers to stay away from the province due to a massive influx of wildfire evacuees, currently numbering 21,000, who require shelter. The province is under a state of emergency, with 28 active wildfires, 10 of which are out of control.
When: Monday (June 9, 2025) for the announcement; wildfire season is ongoing; weekend rain helped.
Where: Manitoba, Flin Flon, Pimicikamak Cree Nation, Saskatchewan, Pelican Narrows, Alberta, Niagara Falls (Ontario, where some evacuees were transported).
Why: The province needs to prioritize hotel rooms and resources for 21,000 wildfire evacuees, making it difficult to accommodate tourists. The scale of the evacuation is one of the largest in Manitoba's history.
How: Lisa Naylor, Manitoba's cabinet minister in charge of emergency management, made the announcement. The province is coordinating with partners to find accommodation. Firefighters from other provinces and the U.S. are assisting. RCMP have laid charges for fire rule violations.