Riding Mountain National Park
| Riding Mountain National Park | |
|---|---|
| Parc national du Mont-Riding | |
Clear Lake, Riding Mountain National Park | |
Location in Canada | |
| Location | Manitoba, Canada |
| Nearest city | Dauphin |
| Coordinates | 50°51′50″N 100°02′10″W / 50.86389°N 100.03611°W |
| Area | 2,969 km2 (1,146 sq mi) |
| Established | 1933 (National park) 1986 (Biosphere reserve) |
| Visitors | 336,560 (in 2022–23) |
| Governing body | Parks Canada |
Riding Mountain National Park is a national park in Manitoba, Canada. The park is located within Treaty 2 Territory and sits atop the Manitoba Escarpment. Consisting of a protected area of 2,969 km2 (1,146 sq mi), the forested parkland stands in sharp contrast to the surrounding prairie farmland. It was designated a national park because it protects three different ecosystems that converge in the area; grasslands, upland boreal and eastern deciduous forests. It is most easily reached by Highway 10 which passes through the park. The south entrance is at the townsite of Wasagaming, which is the only commercial centre within the park boundaries.