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Prince Edward Island

Most places under NCC's care are open to the public. Please consult our website for site-specific updates.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has been working on Prince Edward Island since 1978. Since that time, we have helped protect over 2,600 hectares of some of the most ecologically significant parts of the Island. PEI is Canada’s most densely populated province, and its remaining areas of intact dunes, salt marsh and Acadian forest are precious. NCC is proud to have helped our partners create 23 protected areas in the province. We also own and care for 10 other nature reserves on PEI. NCC’s nature reserves conserve some of the wildest landscapes on the island and are open for all to enjoy.

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Browse our interactive map of nature reserves located throughout Prince Edward Island 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 get involved and learn more about becoming a volunteer to help look after these areas, please email us at: Atlantic.Volunteers@natureconservancy.ca.

Stories from the Field

Atlantic Interns gathering at Johnson's Mills Nature Reserve (Photo by NCC Staff)

Atlantic Interns gathering at Johnson's Mills Nature Reserve (Photo by NCC Staff)

Interns of Atlantic Canada

Looking after migratory shorebirds, debris cleanup, bringing awareness to communities and more — the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) interns of 2022 did it all. Read along to learn more about these eager young individuals and their achievements over the summer. Continue Reading »

Volunteers from the Royal Canadian Navy planting trees, Governors Island, PEI (Photo by NCC)

Volunteers from the Royal Canadian Navy planting trees, Governors Island, PEI (Photo by NCC)

Royal Canadian Navy volunteers help plant trees

When you’re reforesting an island, it’s handy to have friends with boats. Thank you to the members of the Royal Canadian Navy who volunteered to help plant 100 trees on Governors Island. Continue Reading »

From Our Blog

NCC staff conducting fieldwork at the Black Ash Nature Reserve, NL. (Photo by Triina Voitk/NCC staff)

NCC staff conducting fieldwork at the Black Ash Nature Reserve, NL. (Photo by Triina Voitk/NCC staff)

International Women’s Day is about being inspired and inspiring others every day

March 8, 2023

For decades, International Women’s Day (March 8) has been celebrated around the world to recognize the achievements of women and our contributions to society. Every day, the people behind the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s... Continue Reading »

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