Nova Scotia
Most places under NCC's care welcome visitors. Please check site-specific pages on this website for access information and any special restrictions.
NCC's work in the province dates back to 1971, with 210 hectares conserved at Sight Point in Cape Breton’s Mabou Highlands. NCC has worked with individuals and communities to protect more than 18,000 hectares in projects across the province.
Together we are making a difference in all corners of picturesque Nova Scotia; from strategic land securement initiatives, to restoring and protecting habitat, to important stewardship and land management activities. From rural areas to Halifax County, we are diligently working to sustain the province's natural heritage for today and for our children and grandchildren.
Browse our interactive map of nature reserves located throughout Nova Scotia 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
West Head: A community’s natural home
West Head is an important coastal habitat for both wildlife and community members including American/Canadian land donor Jane Alexander. Continue Reading »
Working together to conserve species at risk and biodiversity in the Kespukwitk/southwest Nova Scotia
The Kespukwitk Conservation Collaborative: In partnership to protect southwest Nova Scotia
Did you know that 94 per cent of terrestrial species at risk in Nova Scotia can be found in Kespukwitk, the southwest region of the province? Continue Reading »
From Our Blog
Getting closer to nature, close to home
April 22, 2024
Backyard birding is one of my favourite ways to experience nature and develop an appreciation for urban wildlife. It's a hobby that not only brings me joy but also allows me to contribute to the conservation of avian species right in my own... Continue Reading »
Featured Projects
Find out about our conservation projects, research activities, land management priorities and more. Read more »
Our Work
Learn about where and how we are focussing our conservation efforts in Nova Scotia.
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Faces of NCC
Meet some of the staff, volunteers and supporters who make our work possible. Read more »