Protected areas program
Services and information
Permits for activities
Permit applications and service standards for activities in national wildlife areas
Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database
Database of protected and other conserved areas
Establishing protected areas for wildlife and birds
This Web page provides information on Environment Canada’s approach to protected areas.
Protected areas reference documents
This Web page provides reference documents for Environment Canada’s protected areas including legislation.
Migratory Bird Sanctuaries
A diverse network of Canadian sites established specifically to protect migratory birds.
National wildlife areas
Fifty-four sites across Canada that are managed to protect wildlife—and where you can connect with nature