KCC History

The story of Kingsburg Coastal Conservancy is one of dedication, optimism and luck, of valued partnerships and generous donors, and of an enduring appreciation for the natural beauty and worth of our land.

As is the case with many conservation organizations, the roots of the KCC lie in a loosely organized response to concerns about development in our area and the potential loss of community access to the beaches and headlands. We hoped that, by banding together and forming an action group, we could have a hand in shaping the future of our own community.

In 1995, we were officially recognized by the Province as a charitable community land trust, and therefore are able to issue receipts for all donations. The Federal Government has designated the KCC as one of the few organizations in Nova Scotia eligible to accept gifts of ecologically sensitive land and to issue the receipts that bring tax benefits to donors.

In our early years, the KCC, in partnership with the Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Nova Scotia Nature Trust preserved, and now stewards, Gaff Point. We received another early boost when we were given several significant wetland properties. We have continued to expand our impact on the area through land acquisition, stewardship of land, and cooperation with other organizations and governmental bodies. Click our work for more details.