Getting There & Maps
Birds Hill Provincial Park is 34 km (20 min.) northeast of Winnipeg on Provincial Highway 59 (City Route 20). This will take you to the West Gate. Alternatively, you can take Route 20 to Dugald Road to Hwy 206 to get to the East Gate. Parking is free and close to the Winnipeg Folk Festival site. Special needs parking is conveniently located near the Box Office. Birds Hill Provincial Park information: 204-654-6730
From the States
Crossing the border at Pembina/Emerson
I-29 turns into Hwy 75 in Manitoba. Take Hwy 75 North to Winnipeg, continue on to Perimeter Hwy East, at the cloverleaf, get on to City Route 20 North (Lagimodiere Blvd). City Route 20 turns into Hwy 59 outside of the city. Take Hwy 59 north to Birds Hill Provincial Park.
Crossing the border at Lancaster/Tolstoi
Just take Hwy 59 all the way to Birds Hill Provincial Park. Through Winnipeg Hwy 59 is City Route 20.
Passports are now required for U.S. visitors to Canada travelling by air, sea, or land. New rules took effect on June 1, 2009. See the U.S. State Department website. For detailed information regarding border wait times and other information, visit Canada Border Services Agency website.
FREE Winnipeg Folk Festival Express
Help us reduce the festival’s carbon footprint and meet some new friends on the Festival Express. The Winnipeg Folk Festival is pleased to offer FREE transit service to and from Birds Hill Provincial Park. It’s the QUICKEST and EASIEST way to travel to and from the festival – even WITH YOUR GEAR! Simply show your valid 2011 festival ticket, wristband, or access pass when boarding and the ride is on us! Plus, enjoy free Winnipeg Transit service from anywhere in Winnipeg when you are connecting to or from the Festival Express. Winnipeg Transit’s accessible buses will be used on the Festival Express service. More.
Bike
Bike racks are available near the Box Office. There is also a Group Ride available. More.
Parking
- Please follow instructions of the Traffic volunteers when parking.
- Vehicles parked in “no parking” zones or overnight will be towed.
- If you are unable to drive home, be sure to register your vehicle with the Safety volunteers at the Main Gate.
Traffic Survival Tips
The best way to beat the traffic is to take the bus, but if you choose to drive, please carpool with friends and remember to:
- follow the instructions of the Traffic volunteers – they have a system to ensure everyone gets out as quickly and safely as possible;
- expect to wait to exit the park at the end of the night;
- drive slow and give right-of-way to buses and at pedestrian crossings.