Quebec
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The Nature Conservancy of Canada's (NCC's) first project in Quebec was the Heikalo (Île aux Moutons) property in 1978. The three-hectare island is located east of Montreal. Since then, with our partners, we have helped to conserve close to 50,000 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 14 priority natural areas across the province.
Stories from the Field
Four-toed salamander (Photo by Brian Gratwicke)
South of Shawinigan, a legend becomes reality: The four-toed salamander found in the Lac-à-la-Tortue bog
In the heart of Quebec’s Lac-à-la-Tortue bog, near Saint-Georges, an amphibian has been found, spawning enthusiasm among researchers and nature lovers. The identification of a four-toed salamander in the area now confirms suspicions about its presence in the southern Shawinigan region. Continue Reading »
Stone chips from the manufacture of tools unearthed at Portage Lake. (Photo courtesy of Ndakina Office of the Grand Council of the Wabanaki Nation)
Archeology is helping to restore natural and cultural connections on the lands of the Ndakina
Using archeology, the Ndakina Office of the Grand Council of the Wabanaki Nation and the Nature Conservancy of Canada collaborates on conserving the cultural heritage of Indigenous communities at Lac du Portage and Île Bouchard, QC. Continue Reading »
From Our Blog
Orchard (Photo by NCC)
Nature-friendly practices that benefit wildlife and plants
September 15, 2023
My name is Gabrielle and I'm a biologist. I'm currently completing my master's degree in environment and sustainable development, biodiversity management at the Université de Montréal. I've always been interested in ecological... 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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