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.
Get Inspired to Go Outside
September 4th, 2026
Balance & Coexisting in Churchill
For Churchill Mayor Mike Spence, the future of the North comes down to one word: balance. Read more from our interview with the Mayor.
July 24th, 2026
Happy International Bog Day!
Celebrate International Bog Day with us! We’ll learn more about wetlands and their important role in our ecosystem.
July 9th, 2026
How to Pack for a Hike
This blog post is originally from November of 2025. But with summer heating up and more folks exploring outside, we figured it’s a good time for a refresher! Here’s a guide for what to pack for a hike. Hiking can be a fun and rewarding activity, but the right equipment