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Nature Destinations

The Nature Conservancy of Canada's (NCC's) first project in Quebec was the Heikalo (Île aux Moutons) property in 1978. The three-hectare island is located east of Montreal. Since then, with our partners, we have helped to conserve close to 50,000 hectares. We aim to protect Quebec’s most ecologically significant lands and waters. Thanks to this work, 200 at-risk plant and animal species have now protected habitats. NCC continues to work with our partners to protect and steward Quebec's natural heritage. We work in 14 priority natural areas across the province.

Stories from the Field

Four-toed salamander (Photo by Brian Gratwicke)

Four-toed salamander (Photo by Brian Gratwicke)

South of Shawinigan, a legend becomes reality: The four-toed salamander found in the Lac-à-la-Tortue bog

In the heart of Quebec’s Lac-à-la-Tortue bog, near Saint-Georges, an amphibian has been found, spawning enthusiasm among researchers and nature lovers. The identification of a four-toed salamander in the area now confirms suspicions about its presence in the southern Shawinigan region.  Continue Reading »

Stone chips from the manufacture of tools unearthed at Portage Lake. (Photo courtesy of Ndakina Office of the Grand Council of the Wabanaki Nation)

Stone chips from the manufacture of tools unearthed at Portage Lake. (Photo courtesy of Ndakina Office of the Grand Council of the Wabanaki Nation)

Archeology is helping to restore natural and cultural connections on the lands of the Ndakina

Using archeology, the Ndakina Office of the Grand Council of the Wabanaki Nation and the Nature Conservancy of Canada collaborates on conserving the cultural heritage of Indigenous communities at Lac du Portage and Île Bouchard, QC. Continue Reading »

From Our Blog

Orchard (Photo by NCC)

Orchard (Photo by NCC)

Nature-friendly practices that benefit wildlife and plants

September 15, 2023

My name is Gabrielle and I'm a biologist. I'm currently completing my master's degree in environment and sustainable development, biodiversity management at the Université de Montréal. I've always been interested in ecological... Continue Reading »

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