Membership Benefits

Joining the Manitoba Country Vacations Association (MCVA) means becoming part of a strong, supportive network dedicated to advancing rural tourism across Manitoba. Our members benefit financially, professionally, and socially — while helping grow sustainable rural communities.

Financial Opportunities

• Diversify your farm or rural operation by adding a tourism component

• Generate additional income through authentic rural experiences

• Build a business that showcases your land, lifestyle, and local heritage

Recognized Rural Standards

• Belong to an organization with accommodation standards designed specifically for rural businesses — not hotels or motels

• Members are permitted by the Province to serve up to three home-cooked meals per day to their guests

• Eligible to access provincial road signage through Manitoba Highways

Promote Your Rural Business

MCVA actively promotes your business locally, provincially, and beyond:

• Unlimited listing categories in the MCVA website’s comprehensive rural tourism directory

• A dedicated personal webpage on the MCVA site

• Inclusion on the official MCVA rack card featuring website links and a QR code:

  • Mailed directly by MCVA in response to inquiries

  • Included in information kits distributed by Travel Manitoba

  • Available at Tourism Information Centres throughout Manitoba

  • Distributed at public events across the province

• Listings in the Travel Manitoba Travel Guide

• Listings on the Travel Manitoba website

• Representation at trade shows within Manitoba

• Opportunities to participate in new and emerging MCVA promotional initiatives

Peer Support & Networking

• Connect with fellow rural tourism operators

• Share ideas, challenges, and best practices

• Develop collaborative packages with other tourism businesses

• Build mutually beneficial partnerships within the industry

Social Benefits

• Meet new people and form lasting friendships

• Share your rural lifestyle with urban visitors

• Help others better understand the realities and rewards of resource-based rural living

Stay Informed

• Receive notifications about workshops and conferences

• Learn about events and opportunities where you can promote your business

Protect & Strengthen Your Interests

As a member, you are part of an organization that:

• Advocates on behalf of small rural tourism businesses

• Supports rural tourism development

• Promotes the sustainability and long-term vitality of rural Manitoba

Join MCVA and grow your rural tourism business with confidence, support, and strong provincial promotion behind you.

Membership Information and Application Form

Application forms must be mailed to:

Sherry Lynn

Box 3

Waldersee Manitoba

R0J 2G0

Please enclose $50.00 application fee with your application. Do not send cash. Make cheque or money order payable to Manitoba Country Vacations Association.

First time membership payable at the time your application has been accepted is $125.00.

The subsequent years membership payment will be $125.00.

MCVA Membership Application Kit

Below are the links to the application form and the two documents regarding the standards with which MCVA Members must abide.

MCVA Application Form -this form can be filled in on your computer and then printed out for mailing

Standards for MVCA Members 

Manitoba Government Guidelines for MCVA Member's Operations

Printable Versions

These PDF format documents requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. A free download version is available here.

MCVA Application form- This form can be filled out on your computer and then printed out for mailing

Standards for MCVA Members

Annual Requirements

In addition to the annual membership fee, members are required to annually submit proof of liability insurance and water tests for safe drinking water, and fill out and submit a self inspection check list.

Water Testing

Water Testing Kits can be obtain from:

ALS Laboratory Group

Unit 12 - 1329 Niakwa Road East

Winnipeg, Mb. R2J 3T4

Ph. (204) 255 9720

Fax. (204) 255 9721

toll free 1 800 607 7555