CPAWS Ottawa Valley

Your voice for wilderness in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec

Take Action to Protect 30% of the Ottawa Valley by 2030

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.

A group of youth and CPAWS staff pose for a photo standing on a bridge overlooking turbulent rapids below.

Ready to Become a Champion for Nature?

Learn more about our Nature for Everyone, Everywhere youth program!

If you’re 18-30 and passionate about conservation, join in for your chance to design your own community project, connect with mentors, and join a 3-day wilderness adventure.

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Active Campaigns

Gatineau Park

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The National Capital Greenbelt

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The Algonquin-Dumoine Corridor

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Madawaska Highlands

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Dumoine river

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Noire and Coulonge rivers

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Old Growth Forests

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Quebec protected areas

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Ecological Restoration

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