Encampments

Encampments on public property

Encampments are prohibited in the following public areas:

  • Within 50 metres of the perimeter of playgrounds, pools, spray pads or outdoor recreational facilities designed for children, families or seniors
  • Within 50 metres of the perimeter of schools, daycares, or adult care facilities
  • Where a hazard or obstruction to vehicular or pedestrian traffic exists
  • Within a median or traffic island
  • Within 30 metres of a transit shelter
  • Within 30 metres of bridges, docks, or piers
  • Within 50 metres of a rail line or crossing
  • Where life safety issues exist

Contact 311 to report encampments on public property, including bus shelters. Any independent or unauthorized actions toward people living in encampments will not be tolerated.

If the encampment is not occupied, our crews will respond with the highest priority as resources allow.

If the encampment is occupied,

  • Notify people living in affected encampments of our intent to enforce and remediate the site
  • Support those people with transitioning away from public property and into shelters

We will remediate vacated encampments as soon as possible to clear them of debris.

Encampments on private property

Contact Winnipeg Police Service with concerns about an encampment on private property.

Encampment support process

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