Province

Nova Scotia

Conserving Canada's ocean playground.

Canada’s ocean playground

Coastal regions support colonies of sea ducks and shore birds like eiders and black ducks and piping plovers.

Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore is coveted recreational land. It’s also critical habitat for waterfowl like the common eider and black duck. By working with partners, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) helps ensure this important habitat is conserved.

Wondering if our conservation work adds up?

Our conservation footprint in Nova Scotia

448 Habitat projects

53,612 Acres conserved

672 Landowner partners

The Latest Stories from Nova Scotia

Conservator

Where have all the eiders gone?

Biodiversity, Wildlife

Five Magnificent Turtles That Need Your Help

Volunteers

Setting records and opening eyes to the wonders of nature

85 Years of Conservation, Atlantic, Biodiversity, Wetland restoration

Improving water quality and biodiversity on farms

Media releases

Explore Wetlands in Nova Scotia

Explore a local wetland—they’re beautiful places to explore, relax and connect with the outdoors. Discover wetlands ready for your visit any time of year.

Wetland Centre – Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Project

Every day from May through October, the Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park brims with excited kids catching aquatic invertebrates, fish, frogs and tadpoles, seeing a black bear or moose up close, and learning why Nova Scotia’s wetlands and wildlife are so important. The wetland interpretive centre—built by Ducks Unlimited Canada…