Prince Edward Island
Most places under NCC's care welcome visitors. Please check site-specific pages on this website for access information and any special restrictions.
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 Wabanaki (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.
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.
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Stories from the Field
The team performs regular monitoring of the wetland during the summer months (Photo by Lanna Campbell/NCC staff)
When Nature Speaks: Discovering Species Through Sound
Take a moment to step out into nature and listen to your surroundings. Do you hear the wind rustling the leaves? Can you hear the chirping birds or the croaking frogs? Can you hear water bubbling down a nearby stream, or insects buzzing in the air? Continue Reading »
Beach walk at St. Peters Lake Run Nature Reserve (Photo by Lanna Campbell/NCC staff)
The healing power of dunes
Find out how NCC is helping educate the public about the effects of hurricanes on our coastal landscapes. Continue Reading »
From Our Blog
Blooming Point Nature Reserve, PEI (Photo by Mike Dembeck)
Prince Edward Island: A bird’s-eye view
May 11, 2024
A popular destination for both people and birds, Prince Edward Island is a natural treasure in Atlantic Canada. The small island (5,620 km2) is one of the most densely populated provinces in the country. The island holds historical and natural... Continue Reading »
Featured Projects
Marsh Marigold on the Inverness property on PEI (Photo by NCC)
Find out about our conservation projects, research activities, land management priorities and more. Read more »
Our Work
Marram Grass plug planting CV event on PEI (Photo by Mike Dembeck)
Learn about where and how we are focussing our conservation efforts in Prince Edward Island.
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Faces of NCC
Diane Griffin, PEI (Photo by NCC)
Meet some of the staff, volunteers and supporters who make our work possible. Read more »
News Releases
Christmas fern, PEI (Photo by Sean Landsman)
Read the latest NCC news in Prince Edward Island.
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