Association of Manitoba Land Surveyors

The Association of Manitoba Land Surveyors (AMLS), established in 1881, is the oldest land surveying association in Canada and serves as a professional, self-governing body regulating land surveying in Manitoba under The Land Surveyors Act. AMLS protects public rights to fair property ownership and orderly development by setting standards of practice, providing continuing education, overseeing member conduct, and handling public complaints. Only licensed Manitoba Land Surveyors have the legal authority to define property boundaries through precise surveys that are essential for buying homes or managing subdivisions. The organization supports those interested in becoming surveyors with resources for students and professionals from within or outside Canada. AMLS also hosts annual events open primarily to members but welcoming others as well. With a rich history rooted deeply in its community role since the 19th century, it continues promoting awareness about property protection options like Buying Legal Surveys compared to title insurance while encouraging careers in this important yet sometimes overlooked profession based out of Winnipeg.