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.
Learn More
0 %
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.
0 Parks
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.
+0 Years
CPAWS has been protecting our Canadian Wilderness since 1963. The Manitoba chapter was founded in 1991.
0%
13.7% of Canada’s lands and inland waters were protected in 2023, up from 10.6% in 2016.
Get Inspired to Go Outside
March 13th, 2026
Get Students Outside this Winter
Winter doesn’t have to mean staying cooped up indoors. In fact, the colder months offer some of the most powerful opportunities for hands-on learning. Snow, frost, crisp air, and even shorter days can all become tools for exploration, creativity, and discovery.
March 6th, 2026
Snowbirds are on Their Way Home
Manitoba’s snowbirds are on their way home soon. Learn more about the migratory birds returning to the Hudson Bay Lowlands and what makes spring one of the most exciting seasons for birdwatching.
March 5th, 2026
How to Spot Misinformation
We live in a time when information travels faster than ever. It helps us learn, connect, and take action. But it also means misinformation can spread just as quickly. You don’t need to be an expert to spot misinformation. With a few simple tools, anyone can learn to separate fact