Marguerite-D'Youville Wildlife Refuge (Greater Montreal Area)

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In the greater Montreal area, few natural areas have been as well preserved as the Saint-Bernard Island. The wetlands, ponds, streams, grasslands, maple syrup farm and the multicolored oak trees that we find make up the exceptional ecosystems that provide a home for the most diversified wildlife and flora species. There are 11 floral species that are susceptible to being categorized as endangered or vulnerable to such and 214 species of birds. The island also provides a special home for fish in part because of specially prepared wildlife installations. Finally, to complement all of the already described richness, we cannot overlook the great historic value brought forth by the island marked by special archeological artifacts. An agreement was reached in 1993 between the Grey Nuns, the Quebec Wildlife Foundation and the City of Chateauguay allowed for the creation of the Marguerite-D'Youville Wildlife Refuge. This name stems from the founder of the Grey Nuns of Montreal who became the owners of the island in 1765.