Why Riding Mountain National Park Is The Best Place To Observe Moose In Their Natural Habitat In Manitoba, Canada.

At July 14, 2020
By Niroshan Mirando
In Conservations, Species Watch, Travel Locations, Trip Reports
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The more I travel in Riding Mountain National Park Manitoba, Canada the more I get obsessed with this amazing National park, I started visiting the Park mainly targeting the American black bears, especially in spring because it’s one of the best places to see bear cubs in Manitoba. While targeting bear photo shoots I stumbled upon an opportunity to observe moose and amazed me how abundant the moose’s activity is in the area.

Portrait of a cow Moose, Riding Mountain, MB

I have been to Riding Mountain National Park in all four seasons for the past five years and always come up with a moose encounter in the area. I am getting used to these encounters, and I can confidently say it’s one of the best places in Manitoba where you can observe a moose in their natural environment.

I can see why the moose encounters are abundant along Highway 10 as the road goes across the National Park up to Dauphin passing open waterholes and some open grassland, which is a perfect and favorite place for moose to hang out without getting entangled in thick vegetation. Either at dawn or dusk, a sighting is almost guaranteed in these locations across Highway 10.

Bull Moose, Riding Mountain, MB

Cow Moose, Riding Mountain, MB

Face to face with a cow Moose, Riding Mountain, MB

Cow Moose, Riding Mountain, MB

Following is the list of locations where I encountered moose in Riding Mountain.

Along Highway 10

Highway 19

Lake Audy Road

While hiking on the central trail

Moon Lake

It’s time to showcase the picture of these gentle giants. Please be mindful of how dangerous it’s to drive on these roads. Always pay attention to the road signs, drive within the designated speed limits, and pay close attention to your surroundings, the following pictures will prove why you have to be on alert.

Cow Moose on highway 10, Riding Mountain, MB

Face to face with a cow Moose, Riding Mountain, MB

Moose encounter on highway 19, Riding Mountain, MB

Curious Bull Moose, Riding Mountain, MB

Situated approximately 267 km from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Parks Canada estimated Riding Mountain National Park is home to over 2500 moose, 1800 elk, and over 1000 American black bears. With over 3,000 km² of protected boreal forest, there is no surprise why these animals are thriving.