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List of nature centres in Canada

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This is a list ofnature centres and environmental education centres inCanada.

Alberta

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NameLocationRegionSummary
Beaverhill Lake Nature CentreTofieldCentral Albertawebsite, operated by the Town, features natural history exhibits, information on area birding opportunities
Boreal Centre for Bird ConservationSlave LakeNorthern AlbertaLocated in Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park, indoor and outdoor exhibits, programs, education and study center ofboreal birds on their breeding grounds
Bow Habitat StationCalgaryCalgary Regionwebsite, operated by the Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resources Department in 21 hectaresPearce Estate Park, features aquariums, fish hatchery, trout pond, hands-on exhibits
Helen Schuler Nature CentreLethbridgeSouthern Albertawebsite, operated by the City, 196-acre Lethbridge Nature Reserve, part of theOldman River valley parks system
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and Nature CentreCalgaryCalgary Regionwebsite, operated by the City, 36-hectare wildlife reserve
John Janzen Nature CentreEdmontonEdmonton Capital Regionwebsite, operated by the City
Kerry Wood Nature CenterRed DeerCentral Albertawebsite, operated by the Waskasoo Environmental Education Society, adjacent to Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary, a municipally owned 118-hectare park and federal migratory bird sanctuary
Kimiwan Lake Interpretive CentreMcLennanNorthern Albertawebsite, operated by Kimiwan Lake Naturalists, open seasonally
Police Point Park Nature CentreMedicine HatSouthern Albertawebsite, managed by the Society of Grasslands Naturalists in the municipal 97.7 hectares (241.43 acres) natural reserve

British Columbia

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NameLocationRegionSummary
Allan Brooks Nature CentreVernonNorth Okanaganwebsite, open seasonally, named after area naturalistAllan Brooks
Buck Creek Canfor Hatchery & Nature CentreHoustonNorthern BCSmall salmon hatchery and nature centre, operated by A Rocha Canada.
Creston Valley Wildlife Management AreaCrestonCentral Kootenay7,000-hectares (17,000 acres), Wildlife Interpretation Centre open seasonally
Goldstream Nature HouseLangfordCapitalSeasonal programs, located in the 477-hectare Goldstream Provincial Park and operated by RLC Park Services
Gorge Waterway Nature HouseEsquimaltCapitalLocated in Esquimalt Gorge Park. Seasonal programs, displays about local ecosystems. Operated by the Gorge Waterway Action Society.
Great Blue Heron Nature ReserveChilliwackFraser Valleywebsite, 130 hectares (325 acres), features Rotary Interpretive Centre
Iris Griffith Centre, Ruby Lake LagoonMadeira ParkSunshine Coastwebsite, operated by the Ruby Lake Lagoon Society, displays about human interaction with the natural environment from the mountains down to the sea
Lynn Canyon Ecology CentreNorth VancouverMetro VancouverLocated in 617-acre (250 ha) Lynn Canyon Park, features natural history museum and education programs
Miracle Beach Nature HouseCampbell RiverStrathconaSeasonal programs, located in the 137-hectare Miracle Beach Provincial Park and operated by RLC Park Services
Morrell Nature SanctuaryNanaimoNanaimowebsite, 111 hectares of preserved second growth forest with 11 kilometers of walking trails
Nk'mip Desert Cultural CentreOsoyoosOkanagan-SimilkameenNatural history of the Okanagan Desert and culture of theOsoyoos Indian Band
North Island Wildlife Recovery CentreErringtonNanaimowebsite, wildlife rehabilitation facility specializing in raptors and black bear
Osoyoos Desert CentreOsoyoosOkanagan-SimilkameenNatural history of the Okanagan Desert, 67-acre nature interpretive facility, operated by the Osoyoos Desert Society
Rathtrevor Beach Nature HouseParksvilleNanaimoSeasonal programs, located in the 347-hectare Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park and operated by RLC Park Services
Richmond Nature ParkRichmondMetro Vancouver200 acres, includes the Nature House
Scout Island Nature HouseWilliams LakeCariboowebsite, open seasonally
Stanley Park Nature HouseVancouverMetro VancouverOperated by theStanley Park Ecology Society, exhibits and programs about the park's natural history
Swan Lake Nature SanctuarySaanichCapitalFeatures the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature House

Manitoba

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NameLocationRegionSummary
FortWhyte AliveWinnipegWinnipeg Capital RegionWebsite 640 acres, natural history exhibits and live animals, 70-acrebison prairie and viewing mound, over 7 km of interpretive trails, family treehouse
Living Prairie MuseumWinnipegWinnipeg Capital Region12-hectare (30 acre) tall grass prairie preserve, displays on prairie history and ecology, operated by the City
Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive CentreStonewallWinnipeg Capital Region36 km2 Wildlife Management Area
Riverbank Discovery CentreBrandonWestman Regionwebsite, natural history of theAssiniboine River, tourism information

New Brunswick

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NameLocationCountySummary
Cape Jourimain Nature CentreCape JourimainWestmorlandNatural history of theNorthumberland Strait
Ducks Unlimited Conservation CentreFrederictonYorkwebsite, operated byDucks Unlimited on the north banks of theSaint John River
Irving Eco-CentreBouctoucheKentwebsite, operated byJ. D. Irving, sand dune environment of La Dune de Bouctouche
Lamèque Eco-ParcLamèqueGloucesterwebsite(in French), open seasonally
Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature CentreSt, AndrewsCharlottewebsite, art gallery, art and nature classes
Tantramar Wetlands CentreSackvilleWestmorlandwebsite, 15 hectares, community-based centre of wetlands education specializing in experiential programming aimed at public school students and teachers, focus is theTantramar Marshes
Wild Salmon Nature CentreSt. AndrewsCharlottewebsite, biology, research, issues affecting salmon, angling heritage and art, operated by theAtlantic Salmon Federation

Newfoundland

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NameLocationSummary
The FluvariumSt. John'sOperated by the Quidi Vidi/Rennie's River Development Foundation, natural history and environment of the river
Salmonier Nature ParkHolyroodwebsite, operated by the Province, 40 hectares with trails and animal displays, centre for environmental education, wildlife rehabilitation, research and environmental monitoring, additional undeveloped 1415 hectares

Nova Scotia

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NameLocationSummary
Joggins Fossil CentreJogginswebsite, museum exhibits about the Joggins Fossil Cliffs, area coal mining, guided beach tours and programs
Natural Resources Education CentreMiddle Musquodoboitwebsite, operated by the Province, 80 hectares (120 acres), curriculum-based educational programs for schools and groups
Robie Tufts Nature CentreWolfvillewebsite, operated by the Blomidon Naturalists Society, features structure forchimney swifts

Ontario

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NameLocationRegionSummary
Apps' Mill Nature CentreBrantfordSouthwestern Ontariowebsite, operated by theGrand River Conservation Authority in the 107-hectare (266 acre) property of mature forest, fields and plantations; features the 1841 Apps' Flour and Grist Mill
Backus Mill Heritage and Conservation CentrePort RowanSouthwestern Ontario1,240 acres, features late 18th century grist mill, conservation education centre and heritage village
Bronte Creek Provincial ParkOakvilleSouthwestern Ontario6.4-square-kilometre (2.5 sq mi) park, features nature centre, children's farm, early 20th century historic farmhouse museum
Ball's Falls Centre for ConservationBall's FallsSouthwestern OntarioNatural and cultural history of theNiagara Escarpment and ghost town with restored buildings
Camp Kawartha Environment CentrePeterborough (@ Trent University)Central OntarioSustainable Living and Building, Regenerative/Nature Rich Landscaping Practices, Environmental & Nature Education (K-12 and Post Secondary), Educator, Parent and Community Training, Workshops, and Events.
Cooper Marsh Conservation AreaSouth LancasterEastern Ontariowebsite, operated by the Raisin Region Conservation Authority, visitor center located onLake Saint Francis
EcoHouse Green VentureHamiltonGolden Horseshoewebsite, sustainable living environmental education demonstration centre operated by Green Venture
Giant Rib Discovery CentreDundasGolden HorseshoeNatural history of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area and the Niagara Escarpment
Gamiing Nature CentreLindsayCentral Ontario100 acres, nature workshops and events about lake ecosystems
Guelph Lake Nature CentreGuelphSouthwestern OntarioOperated by theGrand River Conservation Authority in the 1608-hectare (3,971-acre) property of the Guelph Lake Conservation Area
Heartland Forest Nature ExperienceNiagara FallsGolden Horseshoewebsite, 93 acres with 2.5 km of accessible trails
High ParkTorontoGolden Horseshoe161 hectares (400 acres) park, High Park Nature Centre serves as an educational centre for visitors to the Park
H. R. Frink Outdoor Education CentrePlainfieldCentral Ontariowebsite,Friend of the Frink Center, operated by the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board in partnership with the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board on land owned byQuinte Conservation
Kortright Centre for ConservationVaughanGreater Toronto Area325 hectares, environmental and renewable energy education and demonstration centre, operated by theToronto and Region Conservation Authority
Laurel Creek Nature CentreWaterlooSouthwestern Ontariowebsite, operated by theGrand River Conservation Authority in the 47-hectare (120-acre) property
Ojibway Nature Center and Ojibway ParkWindsorSouthwestern OntarioOperated by the Windsor Department of Parks, natural history of the Ojibway Prairie Complex
Presqu'ile Provincial ParkBrightonCentral Ontario9.37 km2 (3.62 sq mi), features a nature centre and the Lighthouse Interpretive Centre
Rockwood Nature CentreRockwoodSouthwestern OntarioOpen seasonally, operated by the Grand River Conservation Authority in Rockwood Park
Rouge Valley Conservation CentreTorontoGolden HorseshoeLocated inRouge Park, environmental education programs and guided hikes in the park
Royal Botanical GardensBurlingtonGolden Horseshoe980 hectares (2,422 acres), includes an arboretum, herbarium, nature interpretive centre, network of over 37 km of trails and outdoor floral arrangements
Shade's Mill Nature CentreCambridgeSouthwestern Ontariowebsite, operated by theGrand River Conservation Authority in the 177 hectares (437 acres) Shade's Mill Conservation Area
Taquanyah Nature CentreCayugaSouthern Ontariowebsite, operated by the Grand River Conservation Authority in the Taquanyah Conservation Area
Toronto Botanical GardenTorontoGolden Horseshoe4 acres (2 ha), features 17 themed "city-sized gardens", environmental education programs
University of Guelph ArboretumGuelphSouthwestern Ontario165 hectares (410 acres), offers workshops, special events, includes the J.C. Taylor Centre
Upper Canada Migratory Bird SanctuaryMorrisburgEastern Ontariowebsite, operated by theSt. Lawrence Parks Commission, 9,000 hectares, interpretive centre with exhibits, environmental education programs
Wawanosh Nature CentreBelgraveSouthwestern Ontariowebsite, operated by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority in the Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area
Wye Marsh Wildlife CentreMidlandCentral Ontario3,000 acres of wetlands, fen and forest, includes live animals, trails, canoeing and kayaking routes, an observation tower and boardwalks

Prince Edward Island

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NameLocationCountySummary
Macphail Woods Nature CentreOrwellQueenswebsite, operated by the Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project

Quebec

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NameLocationRegionSummary
Cap Tourmente National Wildlife AreaSaint-JoachimCharlevoixCritical habitat for the Greater Snow Goose during migration, encompasses 2400 hectares (24 km2) of marshes, wetlands, plains and forests
Centre d'interprétation de la nature du Lac BoivinGranbyMontérégiewebsite(in French), 1,114 acres
Centre d'interprétation de la nature et marais LaperrièreDuhamel-OuestAbitibi-Témiscaminguewebsite(in French), open seasonally, natural history of the wetlands area
Maison Girard Interpretive CentreL'Isle-VerteBas-Saint-Laurentwebsite(in French), natural history of the peat bogs and tidal marshes of theBaie de l'Isle-Verte
Saguenay Fjord National ParkCôte-NordIncludes the Saguenay Fjord Interpretation Centre, Beluga Interpretation Centre and Maison des Dunes Interpretation Centre
Tadoussac Bird ObservatoryLes BergeronnesCôte-Nordwebsite(in French), seasonal bird banding and migration observation inSaguenay Fjord National Park

Saskatchewan

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NameLocationCensus DivisionRegionSummary
Battlefords Wildlife Federation Nature CentreNorth Battleford16North Centralwebsite
Beaver Creek Conservation AreaSaskatoon11Centralwebsite, Meewasin Valley Interpretive Centre, operated by theMeewasin Valley Authority, features an uncultivated short grass prairie site
Chaplin Nature CentreChaplin7South Centralwebsite, exhibits about shore birds, areabrine shrimp and mining industry, bird migration
Foam Lake Visitor Centre and Nature CentreFoam Lake10East CentralNatural history of theQuill Lakes, local tourism information[1]
Prairie Learning CentreVal Marie4SouthEducation programs about the natural history ofGrasslands National Park
Prince Albert National Park of Canada Nature CentreWaskesiu Lake16North CentralNatural history of the park and its significance in the family of national parks of Canada
Quill Lakes International Bird Area Interpretive CentreWynyard10East CentralNatural history of the Quill Lakes, local tourism information[1]
Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive CentreMoose Jaw7South Centralwebsite, conservation of the endangeredburrowing owl and their prairie habitat, open seasonally
Wadena & District Museum & Nature CentreWadena10East CentralFacebook site, area pioneer heritage, railroad, natural history of the Quill Lakes, open seasonally[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^abc"Quill Lakes Visitor Centres". Quill Lakes International Bird Area. Archived fromthe original on 24 March 2016. Retrieved5 April 2016.
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