Visit a property
Across Canada, we protect and care for incredible natural places — and many are yours to explore. Hike, birdwatch, or take part in community science and experience conservation firsthand.
Plan your visit
Every one of the places we protect is different. We’re working on new property web pages that will make it easier to discover where you can visit, what you can do and what to know before you go. Stay tuned!
Until then, contact our team to find out which properties are open to visitors and get the latest information on public access and recreational use.
Where access is allowed, visitors use our recreational areas at their own risk.
If you have an emergency on one of our properties, call 911.
Explore Canada's natural landscapes
with Nature Destinations
Experience conservation firsthand
We protect and care for incredible natural places across Canada, and some offer even more ways to experience them. Our Nature Destinations are select properties designed to make exploring and connecting with nature easier and more memorable. Walk a trail, watch wildlife, take in the landscape – and see what conservation makes possible.
Respecting land, history and culture
The Nature Conservancy of Canada works across the country on the traditional territories of many Indigenous communities. With gratitude and respect, we acknowledge the rights and responsibilities of Indigenous Peoples to conserve and care for their traditional territories. Through collaboration, together we support a network of healthy landscapes for future generations. During your visit, please minimize your presence by treating these lands with respect for the history, culture and current relationships rooted deeply here.
Visit responsibly
Please have a safe visit and help nature thrive by respecting the following:
- Follow posted signage.
- Stay on designated trails.
- Pack out all garbage, including biodegradable waste.
- Be considerate of wildlife and fellow visitors. If you see wildlife, observe it from a distance.
- Properties are in a natural state and the ground may be slippery or uneven. Exercise caution.
- Visitors use our recreational areas at their own risk.
Public access
Some of the places we protect are not open to visitors because public access could affect sensitive habitats or species, create safety concerns, conflict with legal restrictions or donor wishes. Where access is not permitted, please respect posted signs and closures.
Protecting sensitive nature
Some places provide critical habitat for wildlife or contain sensitive ecosystems that could be negatively affected by recreational activities.
Public safety and legal restrictions
Access may be restricted because of a public safety or community concern, or where government authorities prohibit certain recreational activities.
Respecting donor wishes
Access may be limited to honour the wishes of a donor who gave the land or made its conservation possible.
Hunting on our properties
We welcome hunters on many of our properties. We believe that responsible hunting can be an important tool for conservation and recognize that it is an important part of Canada’s cultural and food traditions. We also respect and support Indigenous harvesting rights and cultural uses on our conservation lands.
Why we support hunting
Responsible hunting can play a key role in:
- Monitoring and managing wildlife populations
- Supporting biodiversity in areas with few natural predators
- Sustaining cultural practices, food security, and community traditions
Before you hunt
Each property is unique. To hunt on NCC lands, contact our team for:
- Property-specific hunting guidelines
- Information on game laws and seasons
- Any required permissions or restrictions (e.g., during nesting periods)