About the Service River Patrol Unit

The Winnipeg Police Service River Patrol Unit | Alcohol and Boating | Applying for a Frozen Waterways Permit | Developing a Float Plan For Your Next Trip | Licensing Your Boat | Operator Competency Requirements | Required Boating Equipment | Safe Boater's Checklist | Speed Limits

The Winnipeg Police Service River Patrol is part of the Traffic Unit. The River Patrol is committed to enhancing the year-round use and safety of all navigable and frozen waterways including various retention ponds by education, enforcement of respective laws, acts, by-laws and regulations, and to further provide technical and advisory support to both internal and external agencies.

Find out more about:

• Licensing Your Boat
• Required Boating Equipment
• Speed Limits For Boaters
• Alcohol and Boating
• Applying for a Frozen Waterways Permit
• Operator Competency Requirements
• Boat Launch and River usage regulations
• Regulations and Online Safe Boating Guide

• Developing a Float Plan For Your Next Trip
• Safe Boater's Checklist
• Is The Ice Safe? Ice Thickness Chart

Do you have an inquiry not covered by these pages? Contact the Winnipeg Police River Patrol Unit by calling 204-986-6269 or sending an email.