Nova Scotia Parks Adds 15 New Provincial Parks And Expands Two More
Nova Scotia Parks recently announced that it is going to add 15 news parks while also expanding two more. These designations of Crown land will put the Province more than halfway to its commitment of having 205 provincial parks, part of the parks and protected areas plan.
“Nova Scotia is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and we are taking significant steps to protect this beauty for generations to come. These parks help protect biodiversity and give Nova Scotians more places to get outside and enjoy nature.”
The new and expanded parks include natural landscapes and cultural heritage. They are home to a wide variety of plants and animals. They also provide outdoor recreation and educational opportunities.
Under the designations, most of the parks will be managed as natural environment parks so their unique environmental and cultural heritage can be protected.
New and expanded provincial parks:
Ainslie Point, Inverness County
Black Duck Cove, Guysborough County
Cape George, Antigonish County
Cookville, Lunenburg County
False Bay, Richmond County
Five Islands, Colchester County (expansion)
Gaspereaux River, Cape Breton County
Herring Cove, Halifax County
Jerry Lawrence, Halifax County (expansion)
MacKenzie Beach, Pictou County
Merigomish, Pictou County
New Harbour, Guysborough County
North Mountain, Annapolis County
Orangedale, Inverness County
Pomquet, Antigonish County
Tor Bay, Guysborough County
Uisge Ban Falls, Victoria County
