About us
CPAWS Ottawa Valley (CPAWS-OV) is your voice for wilderness in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec! As a local chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, we seek consensus and work collaboratively with Indigenous communities, Crown corporations, the tourism sector and communities across the region to promote the conservation and sound management of our rich natural resources and public lands. Rooted in science with a keen sense of place and the importance of culture, we are your approachable and caring source of information fighting to protect the places you love.
Ottawa Outdoor Film Festival 2026
Come and take in some fantastic Canadian cinema showcasing the beauty and diversity of our land and culture. Helps us build a community caring for the land right here in the Ottawa Valley.
New films, happening crowd, sweet prizes all for a great cause!
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Gatineau Park
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Events, News
September 3, 2026
Let’s make it a REAL park!
We’re nearly there! We are so close to getting real legislative protection for the Gatineau Park but we need your...
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Events, News
June 1, 2026
2026 Ottawa Outdoor Film Festival
It’s back! After the success of last year’s inaugural Ottawa Outdoor Film Festival, we are bringing you a new chance...
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News
April 1, 2026
First ever NCR Greenbelt Forum kicks off protection campaign.
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Ottawa Valley Chapter (CPAWS-OV) brought a wide variety of stakeholders together at the Museum of Nature on Saturday the 21st of February to...
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News, News
February 18, 2026
2026 Summer intern positions now live!
Thanks to the Canadian Summer Jobs program, we are looking for 2 students between the ages of 15 and 30...
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News
June 12, 2025
Introduction of Gatineau Park Bill
Senator Rosa Galvez and Member of Parliament for Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi, Sophie Chatel, Introduce Bill S-229 – An Act to amend...
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