Public rights on waterways re article in Western Producer

[samhill]

Well, I have searched navigable waterways in Manitoba, and some are obvious and named. For others, from initial transport when ox cart or water freight were the main means it’s identifiable. Now it designates a waterway is public if it’s whole length can be used, even by canoe. Waterways that can’t be used year round or don’t have water at least 30 feet, not metres, between the banks for the whole year are considered not navigable. They are not a navigable waterway, and therefore not public use unless it is on crown land.

[samhill]

And I understand how it’s fun to explore and enjoy the outdoors. But, in this day and age, the landowner is responsible for the safety of all who venture onto his property. If a mishap occurs, you can be held liable if proven you did not maintain a safe environment. Even if you were unaware of the hazard or the presence of the trespasser. I carry insurance to protect us but even then, would my insurance company protect me if they could wiggle out?

[15444]

The Crown owns the water and the river/creek bed. Nothing else. If they are on the bank, they are on your property and trespassing. Take pictures of ATV's and individuals, call cops and press charges.

[Oliver88]

The Crown owns the water and the river/creek bed. Nothing else. If they are on the bank, they are on your property and trespassing. Take pictures of ATV's and individuals, call cops and press charges.

How far up the lake/river bank does the crown own?

[farmaholic]

What happened at the Sask Quill Lakes, if the crown owns the water, what happened to all that land that is permanently(?) flooded. Were the taxes waived, loss of use compensation, Government buy it?

[15444]

How far up the lake/river bank does the crown own?

You would have to confirm to be sure, but as far as I have been told, none. Not a single inch.

[makar]

10 meters back in my home quarter on the subbed off half. This is in alberta, i own to the high water mark because my home was grandfathered when i bought it.

[Guest]

yea it's interesting , you can put a boat lift right in front of a lakefront million dollar cabin and as long as you can get to it without trespassing on the cabin property , nothing can be done . has happened around here

[samhill]

The crown doesn't own the creek bed on non navigable waterways, the crown does have jurisdiction on the water or you could say they own the water. The public does not have right of use on non navigable waterways.
On navigable waters the crown owns 30 metres from water edge on each side.

[ColevilleH2S]

Are you sure your creek is a navigable waterway? I found this list, and there are only 64 Rivers on it. (List near bottom of the page)
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/n-22/FullText.html#h-27 http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/n-22/FullText.html#h-27