Quebec
The Nature Conservancy of Canada's (NCC's) first project in Quebec was the Heikalo (Île aux Moutons) property in 1978. The seven-acre (three-hectare) island is located east of Montreal. Since then, we have completed more than 300 projects on more than 111,000 acres (45,000 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 15 priority natural areas across the province.
Stories from the Field
Northern pitcher plant, Lac-à-la-Tortue bog (Photo by Martin Beaulieu)
In the depths of the Lac-à-la-Tortue bog
Peatlands are wetlands composed of plant residues accumulated over the centuries. Although they are widespread in the Quebec landscape, they remain unknown to a large part of the population. Yet they provide us with many essential ecological services and are valuable allies in the fight against climate change through their role in carbon capture. Continue Reading »
Common gartersnake (Photo by Hugo Tremblay-CERFO)
A cozy nest for common gartersnake
The transformation of natural environments has an impact on the needs of species. Gartersnakes that have taken up residence on agricultural land, for example, may need a little help to get through the winter. This is where NCC comes in. Continue Reading »
From Our Blog
Common gartersnake (Photo by Hugo Tremblay-CERFO)
A cozy nest for a common gartersnake
February 9, 2019
You won’t be surprised to hear that my fellow scientists spend a lot of time in the field in the spring and summer (for species inventories, invasive species control, property monitoring, etc.), but when the snow flies and temperatures drop... Continue Reading »
Featured Projects
Alfred-Kelly Nature Reserve, QC (Photo by Dan Dabbs)
Find out about our conservation projects, research activities, land management priorities and more. Read more »
Our Work
Exploring the forest at Nature Day, Covey Hill, QC (Photo by HSBC Canada Bank)
Learn about where and how we are focussing our conservation efforts in Quebec.
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Faces of NCC
NCC staff in the field, QC (Photo by NCC)
Meet some of the staff, volunteers and supporters who make our work possible. Read more »
News Releases
Jean-Paul-Riopelle Nature Reserve (Photo by CDTIAG)
Read the latest NCC news in Quebec.
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