New Brunswick
Most places under NCC's care are open to the public. Please consult our website for site-specific updates.
Since 1989, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has been working to conserve New Brunswick’s most significant natural areas. With its office based in Fredericton, NCC has created more than 40 nature reserves — from the Acadian Peninsula in the north, to the island of Grand Manan in the south. To date, with the help of conservation-minded landowners and community supporters, we’ve protected more than 10,000 hectares of this province's most ecologically significant habitats.
Plan a visit to our most popular nature reserves:
- Bur Oak Forest at the Keyhole on Grand Lake
- NCC's Shorebird Interpretive Centre in Johnson's Mills
- Musquash Estuary Nature Reserve near Saint John
- Grand Manan Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Interested in hands-on conservation? Get involved in NCC’s Conservation Volunteers program.
Browse our interactive map of nature reserves located throughout New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada. Our nature reserves are managed for the primary purpose of nature conservation, but visitors are welcome to explore many of these sites. Most of our nature reserves are open to pedestrian access on existing paths and during daylight hours. However, many of these lands do not have paths, are undeveloped, and may have hazards present, so care should be taken when visiting.
If you wish to learn more and get involved, please click here.
Stories from the Field
From barren ground to lush forest
Rehabilitating a barren gravel pit to lush forest will take generations at the Grand Manan Migratory Bird Nature Reserve, but the regrowth process has already been kick-started. Continue Reading »
Be thankful for nature, and nature will thank you
Every October, Atlantic Canadians are treated to a natural phenomenon, as our landscapes transform into a vivid wash of vibrant oranges, yellows and reds. At NCC we are thankful for Atlantic Canada’s diverse habitats, which provide us with important ecosystem services. Continue Reading »
From Our Blog
Allison Patrick stands among the tall grasses and wildflowers at NCC's property on Hog Island. (Photo by NCC)
A rare encounter with a rare species
November 8, 2023
As a conservation biologist with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) in Fredericton, I spend each summer working in some of the most beautiful parts of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. One of my favourite areas in New Brunswick is... Continue Reading »
Featured Projects
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Our Work
Learn about where and how we are focussing our conservation efforts in New Brunswick.
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Faces of NCC
Meet some of the staff, volunteers and supporters who make our work possible. Read more »
News Releases
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