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Manitoba

Homegrown conservation with continental impacts.

Inspiring the Next Generation

Located at the edge of Oak Hammock Marsh Wildlife Management Area, just north of Winnipeg, the Wetland Discovery Centre is a one-of-a-kind destination where people of all ages can explore, learn, and connect with wetlands.

From bird watching and scenic trails to hands-on exhibits and immersive learning experiences, the Centre welcomes more than 100,000 visitors each year.

Thanks to the support of the Manitoba government, the Government of Canada, and the people of Manitoba, the Wetland Discovery Centre at Oak Hammock Marsh has been enhanced with green infrastructure upgrades and is open and ready to welcome visitors.

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Manitoba by the numbers

Ducks Unlimited Canada and its Manitoba partners — volunteers, governments, donors, agriculture, and industry — protect habitat and restore wetlands and grasslands to mitigate climate change.

1,616 Habitat projects

1.5 million Acres conserved

726,889 Acres influenced

2,995 Landowner partners

504 Volunteers

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For over 80 years, Ducks Unlimited Canada has partnered with landowners to make farms and ranches more sustainable and profitable.

Programs include Conservation Agreements, wetland restoration, and land management options for forage, marginal areas, hay, grazing and winter wheat.

When we share a vision for the land, everyone wins.

Find out more about programs and incentives.

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Hunting and Trapping on Ducks Unlimited Canada Lands in Manitoba

Outdoor enthusiasts in Manitoba can hunt and trap on more than 45,000 acres of Ducks Unlimited Canada-controlled land.

These diverse landscapes are restored and managed to provide habitat for North America’s breeding waterfowl and made possible thanks to the donors, volunteers and partners who support our conservation work.

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Explore Wetlands in Manitoba

Explore a local wetland—any time of year. They’re beautiful places to relax and connect with the outdoors. Explore wetlands in Manitoba, ready for your visit.

Wetland Centres of Excellence

Wetland Centres of Excellence (WCE) are a national network of schools and community partners that engage students in wetland conservation through action projects, student-to-student mentored field trips, and outreach in their communities. Together, our Wetland Centres of Excellence have accomplished amazing things for conservation: planted over 190,000 trees, shrubs…