A Legacy of Impact
Our vision is to keep at least half of Manitoba's public land and water wild — forever. We focus on protecting many important areas of Manitoba's wilderness.
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Manitoba has pledged to protect at least 30% of our lands and terrestrial waters by the end of 2030. So far, 11.1% is protected. We need ambitious action from the provincial government to achieve this goal.
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CPAWS Manitoba has been instrumental in establishing 23 parks and protected areas in our province. That’s an area larger than Lake Winnipeg: nearly 26,000 square kilometres.
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CPAWS has been protecting our Canadian Wilderness since 1963. The Manitoba chapter was founded in 1991.
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13.7% of Canada’s lands and inland waters were protected in 2023, up from 10.6% in 2016.
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June 12th, 2026
The Trails That Brought Me Here
A look back on two years of conservation, community, and unforgettable adventures across Manitoba. As the seasons shift from a very short spring to a beautiful summer breeze, so too does my time at Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – Manitoba Chapter. It’s bittersweet, but the rumours are true: it
June 5th, 2026
Plan Western Hudson Bay Right From Day One
It’s National Ocean Week and a fitting moment to recognize Manitoba as a coastal province. Churchill, known globally for its polar bears and beluga whales, sits at the heart of one of Canada’s most important marine ecosystems.
May 15th, 2026
Reminiscing: Things We Learn When We Gather
Join us and reflect on the Kitaskeenan Kaweekanawaynitamuk Indigenous Protected Area’s annual Five Nations Gathering.