We have a total of 60 protected areas in Newfoundland and Labrador. Protected areas in Newfoundland and Labrador can be divided into two main groups; 54 of these are provincial protected areas and six are federal protected areas.
There are six types under provincial jurisdiction, and two under federal jurisdiction. Click on the type of protected area below for more information.
| Jurisdiction | Type of Protected Area | # | Area (km2) | % Island Protected(a) | % Labrador Protected(a) | % Province Protected(a) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provincial | Wilderness Reserve | 2 | 3,980 | 3.57% | n/a | 0.98% |
| Ecological Reserve | 18 | 910 | 0.74% | 0.03% | 0.22% | |
| Provincial Park | 31 | 330 | 0.29% | 0.003% | 0.08% | |
| Wildlife Park | 1 | 15 | 0.01% | n/a | 0.004% | |
| Wildlife Reserve | 1 | 1 | 1.001% | n/a | 0.0003% | |
| Special Management Area | 1 | 49 | 0.04% | n/a | 0.01% | |
| Federal | National Park | 4 | 22,605 | 1.98% | 6.93% | 5.57% |
| National Historic Site | 2 | 39 | 0.04% | n/a | 0.01% | |
| Total Land Protected (NL) | 60 | 27,929 | 6.6% | 6.9% | 6.88% | |
| National Conserved and Protected Areas Land Average (Canada, 2019) | 12.1% | |||||
(a) Based on Island area of 111,390 km2 and Labrador area of 294,330 km2
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