Welcome to the
Green Mountains
Nature Reserve
Treasured nature protected for future generations
GMNR hiking trail network map
Welcome to the
Green Mountains
Nature Reserve
Treasured nature protected for future generations
The Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC’s) Green Mountains Nature Reserve (GMNR), at over 78 km2 , is the largest privately held conservation area in Quebec. It was created to protect the natural legacy of the region and to ensure important cross-border connectivity.
Nature Conservancy of Canada, a non-profit non-governmental organization, is the owner of the property of the reserve.
Management and development of the reserve are conducted in collaboration with Appalachian Corridor, Parc d’environnement naturel de Sutton (PENS) and Les Sentiers de l’Estrie.
Why protect the GMNR?
- It is part of one of the last forest massifs over 100 km2 on private property in southern Quebec
- Its rich biodiverse ecosystems are home to several species at risk
- It provides access to exceptionally beautiful vistas
- People can connect with nature here
- It is one of the most important connectivity zones in the Appalachian Mountain range
The Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC’s) Green Mountains Nature Reserve (GMNR), at over 78 km2, is the largest privately held conservation area in Quebec. It was created to protect the natural legacy of the region and to ensure important cross-border connectivity.
Nature Conservancy of Canada, a non-profit non-governmental organization, is the owner of the property of the reserve.
The reserve is managed and developed in collaboration with Appalachian Corridor, Parc d'environnement naturel de Sutton (PENS) and Sentiers de l'Estrie.
Why protect the GMNR?
- It is part of one of the last forest massifs over 100 km2 on private property in southern Quebec
- Its rich biodiverse ecosystems are home to several species at risk
- It provides access to exceptionally beautiful vistas
- People can connect with nature here.
- It is one of the most important connectivity zones in the Appalachian Mountain range
GMNR hiking trail network map
The Green Mountains Nature Reserve is accessible to the public via three hiking trails, which, combined, total 60 kilometres. A trail fee is required to enter the reserve; please click on one of the links below.
Hiker’s best practices
These best practices apply to all users of the Green Mountains Nature Reserve.
Buying a ticket
The Green Mountains Nature Reserve is accessible to the public via three hiking trails, which, combined, total 60 kilometres. A trail fee is required to enter the reserve; please click on one of the links below.