Wildfire evacuations

Wildfire evacuations in Manitoba

The City of Winnipeg is working closely with the Province of Manitoba and the Canadian Red Cross to support evacuees from other parts of Manitoba who are coming to Winnipeg.

Find the most current evacuation and wildfire information at manitoba.ca/wildfire

City facilities

The following City-run facilities are closed to the public as they are being used for emergency shelters or reception centres:

All programming and rentals at these sites are suspended until further notice. Sports fields and parking lots on these sites may also be impacted. The City will contact user groups directly. Please contact 311 with any questions.

The following City-owned facilities run by other agencies are closed:

All programming and rentals at this site are suspended until further notice. 

Donations

Fire-paramedic stations and most emergency shelters are not able to receive donations for wildfire evacuees.

The Canadian Red Cross is accepting cash donations. The Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba are matching donations made to the Canadian Red Cross for Manitoba wildfires from May 28 to June 27, 2025.

Other organizations such as the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, the Southern Chiefs Organization, and the Manitoba Métis Federation are collecting items for evacuees.

Information for evacuees

If you need emergency help in Winnipeg, call 9-1-1.

The Province is asking all evacuees to stay with family and friends if you can.

If you do not have a place to stay, the Province is asking all evacuees to go to the Billy Mosienko Arena (709 Keewatin St.) to receive reception centre supports and services.

Find out more about the Winnipeg Police Service and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. 

Register with the Canadian Red Cross

All evacuees are encouraged to register as soon as possible online at redcross.ca or by calling 1-800-863-6582 (toll-free) between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Registering with the Red Cross ensures you can be contacted while away from home and you can be reached with information on services and assistance that may become available to you during this difficult time.

Registration also helps the Province allocate supports where they are most needed.

If you have pets that need support, the Winnipeg Humane Society may be able to help. 

City of Winnipeg amenities

If you have a question about City services, contact 311.

We have pools, fitness and leisure centres, and libraries throughout Winnipeg that provide various services. For information about free recreation and leisure programs, check out our Priceless Fun brochure. Our outdoor spray pads are free to use. Most are open daily from 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

During times of extreme heat, hydration stations are available where you can fill up a water bottle and find some shade.

Learn about our Winnipeg Transit system and how to plan a trip on the bus.

We have 20 public libraries. Everyone is welcome to visit, read, and spend time at the branches. To use library computers and internet, please ask staff for a Visitor Internet Privilege (VIP) card. This card is free and valid for 14 days. You can use it to browse and take items for free from used book sales at select libraries. It cannot be used to borrow books. 

We have parks and green spaces through out the city. They feature a variety of things to do including playgrounds, walking trails, and off-leash dog areas. 

Health care resources

Hospitals and health services are managed by Shared Health Manitoba and the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority.

Not sure where to go?

Call Health Links - Info Santé 24 hours a -day, 7 days a week at 204-788-8200 or toll-free 1-888-315-9257 to connect with health care resources where you are. You can also call these numbers to find loved ones who were relocated from hospitals and personal care homes in your community. 

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