Location: Montreal, QC

The Montreal WCE provides unique opportunities for urban youth to discover nature in their city and make a difference in their local wetlands.

Opened in 2025, the Montreal WCE currently includes École secondaire Pointe-aux-Trembles. The school, located on the east end of the island of Montreal, engages French-speaking youth with their wetlands through the WCE program. Classes make visits to nearby Parc-nature de la Pointe-aux-Prairies to learn more about wetland plants and animals. Students have also had the opportunity to visit other wetlands in Montreal, such as Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville. Furthermore, the WCE allows students to participate in national events such as webinars where they can learn about interesting subjects such as medicinal plants.

In recent years, Quebec has become a leader in wetland conservation. Wetlands in the region play a critical role in providing habitat for wild animals, acting as flood mitigation, cleaning water and acting as a carbon sink. DUC has helped with the conservation of 98,567 acres of this critical ecosystem in the province and through education, hopes to empower the next generation of wetland stewardship.

Facts & Highlights

Montreal is visited by the Least Bittern, a tiny and endangered heron species. In recent years, conservation efforts have been made to protect its habitat. Rare sightings of the bird can be made in wetlands across Montreal.

• Established in 2025 at École secondaire Pointe-aux-Trembles
• Uses nearby wetlands at Parc-nature de la Pointe-aux-Prairies
• Takes trips to other standout wetlands in the Montreal area such as Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville
• Attends national WCE events, such as webinars