British Columbia

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The Nature Conservancy of Canada's (NCC's) first project in British Columbia was to help with the acquisition of Mud Bay in 1974 — a vibrant intertidal property in Vancouver's Boundary Bay. Since then, we have completed more than 100 projects that protect more than 820,000 hectares of the province's most ecologically significant land and water. Today, the BC Region continues to work with our partners to protect and steward British Columbia's natural heritage. This work is focussed in 11 priority natural areas across the province.

Stories from the Field

A long-eared myotis. Photo by Cory Olson.

Going to bat for bats

How NCC and its partners are protecting BC's small, winged mammals Continue Reading »

Adult northern leopard frog (Photo by Calgary Zoo/Wilder Institute)

Coming home to Frog Bear

In the 21st century, northern leopard frogs in BC have their last breeding habitat in Creston Valley. Restoring the native wetland ecosystems that once supported this small, but significant amphibian will help their population thrive once again. Continue Reading »

From Our Blog

Two river otters peeping their heads above the water (Photo by Nila Sivatheesan/NCC staff)

A close encounter like no otter

November 1, 2023

Walking through fields of wildflowers and towering trees is an incredible feeling. It reminds me that there’s so much more to this life than just me and my bubble. It’s a humbling feeling. But what’s even more incredible is... Continue Reading »