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Annapolis County Outdoor Recreation Map Bringing you closer to active adventures

Protected Wilderness Areas

The province's wilderness areas are provincially significant protected Adventure Trips Cycling Canoeing areas which represent typical examples of 's natural Bicycle Annapolis County - A Cyclist's Guide to Outdoor Annapolis County has over 220 lakes, rivers, streams and landscapes, our native biological diversity and outstanding natural Adventure is available free of charge in hard copy and online at waterways so there are many choices for paddling in a canoe forests. Five wilderness areas lie within Annapolis County. AnnapolisCounty.ca. The guide lists 22 colour-coded bicycle routes ranging or kayak. Use this map along with Canoe Annapolis from easy to moderate to challenging. It is especially designed for novice County - A Paddler's Guide to Outdoor Adventure as The 103,780 hectare is the largest remaining map readers and includes safety tips, Nova Scotia's bicycle laws, and other helpful tools to plan a day trip or longer excursion. Look for wild area in , spanning parts of five counties. The region is cycling information. Use it to plan a cycling adventure. You will find Share our on-line web application for easy viewing and planning. characterized by unique barren and semi-barren landscapes with the Road signs through the county as we believe in safe shared use of public outstanding undisturbed glacial landforms, including fields, highways for walkers, cyclists and motorists. Canoe Annapolis County is a guide to 27 paddling routes , kettles and outwash plains. The Tobeatic is interconnected by in Annapolis County. Included in the guide is information lakes, streams and rivers, offering outstanding wilderness camping and about trip planning, safety, creating equipment lists, hiking. wilderness ethics, canoe/kayak services, and a great photo Annapolis START Royal FINISH album of paddling in days gone by. Many places rent or loan The 180 hectare McGill Lake Wilderness Area protects an outstanding canoe in the county and check ValleyConnect.ca for a listing. wetland with diverse plant communities and scattered forest habitats within the South Mountain Rolling Plain natural landscape in Annapolis County. It features a diverse complex of bog and fen types, and forest communities of maple-oak-birch, and spruce-fir-pine/maple-birch. 1 201 Lequille The 10,830 hectare Cloud Lake Wilderness Area protects a significant Debra Ryan headwater portion of the LaHave River watershed within the South 22 Mountain Rolling Plain natural landscape. This landscape is an expansive Princedale Grand granite bedrock, upland region characterized by a variety of forested Lake Flowage landforms, glacial deposits, large scattered lakes, steep-sided streams Virginia Princedale and wetlands. East Branch Road

2 Lambs Lake Lake Scrag Lake Wilderness Area protects a remnant tract of intact forest Cady Grand Lake within the heavily settled and farmed LaHave Natural Coastal regions in Annapolis County are dotted with small tidal Graywood Landscape. The area protects lakes and surrounding woodlands. This Baillie pebble beaches and rocky outcrops. Hiking along the shore is Lake 8 includes a number of drumlins (elongated hills with good soil) which Crotchett Lake support impressive Acadian forest of sugar maple, hemlock and yellow certainly a challenge, but it is a unique adventure; locals refer birch. to this activity as beach combing or racking. A reasonable flat West easy one is located at the Young's Cove Coastal Access Park. Be Springhill

Sandy The most recent edition includes the Medway Wilderness Area which sure to take a camera and pack a picnic lunch or snack. Please Bottom Lake Milford now protects many of the paddling areas located in the County. The watch the tides! 3 diverse and quality habitats support many species at risk, including Pitts Lake blandings turtle, snapping turtle, american marten, mainland moose, and Hike the Delaps Cove Wilderness Trail along the Bay of Fundy South 4 Liverpool Head Lake several bird species. Impressive stands of old sugar maple, yellow birch, shore. There are two trails, Bohaker and Charlies, and if you Milford Geier Lake white pine, and hemlock forest are scattered throughout. are looking for an extra adventure, return from Charlies Trail 8 along the Bay Shore. Boot Lake More information on these Protected Wilderness Areas and Nature Reserves can be found on the NS Department of Environment and Many of the local wharves/beach areas provide coastal access 3 Wear your helmet when cycling. It is the law! Labour website at www.gov.ns.ca . or you can look for designated public parks along the shore.

Kejimkujik National Park and Natural Historic Site of Boating and Sailing Snowshoeing Lighthouses Waterfalls This park is an absolute gem and much loved by outdoor Boating and sailing is a popular pastime for many and our Snowshoeing is a great way to enjoy the The Bay of Fundy experiences some of the highest and most While hiking or walking along the shores of the Bay of Fundy enthusiasts. “Keji” answers all your hiking, paddling and county's waterways offer many summer time traditions at local outdoors during the winter season and it powerful tides in the world. Our shores vary from shallow mud be on the lookout for waterfalls. Photographers may be camping needs. Plan an afternoon at the park, or a few days cottages and cabins to adventures on along our rivers and the burns more calories than walking or flats and beaches to dangerous underwater shoals and rocky especially interested in the 43ft waterfall at Bohaker Cove and explore the history and the wilderness reaches. There is . With the new floating docks and boat ramps cycling. shorelines. that cascades over the cliff to the rocky shoreline below at the much to explore that includes the waterfalls at Mill Falls, now located at the Causeway Park and Delaps Cove Wilderness Trail. Other waterfalls can be found Hemlock and Hardwood hiking trail, biking to Mason's cabin Graham Perrier Bridgetown's Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Park there is now easy Learning to snowshoe is easy and it's fun Annapolis County has six lighthouses to explore: Battery Point in Margaretsville and Nictaux Falls; or perhaps you can find or along the Mersey River, nighttime exploration of the Dark access to this river. Refer to Canoe Annapolis County and for the whole family. If you would like to (Victoria Beach), Shaffner's Point (Port Royal), Annapolis your own! Sky, tours of native petroglyphs, and paddling along ancient Public Access to Waterways for more detailed access. try snowshoeing, contact your local Royal, Hampton, Port George and Margaretsville. Plan to visit ANNAPOLIS COUNTY waterways of the Mi'kmaw. recreation department and sign out a each one! pair for you and/or a family member for Boat Ramp or Access Point? free or sign up for one of the many OUTDOOR What is the difference between a boat ramp and a programs hosted through the season. RECREATION water access point? MAP Parks and Trails Generally a boat ramp has a launching area for larger boats with trailers. Often there is a dock and mooring facilities. Bringing you closer to active adventures Federal Parks Community Parks and Trails ! and National Historic Site of ! Historic Gardens, 441 St. George Street Water access points are intended to be used only for Canada, 3005 Main Parkway, Maitland Bridge launching canoes, kayaks, and other small craft. Often ! Nictaux Falls Park and Picnic Area, 8950 Highway 10 there are few or no amenities in the area. ! National Historic Site, 323 St. George Street, ! Nictaux Park and Playground, 15 Old Runway Drive Annapolis Royal In Annapolis County, these access areas have been used ! Springfield Union Picnic Grounds, 122 Hastings Road ! Melanson Settlement National Historic Site, 3870 for generations and are known to locals. The Canoe Granville Road ! Lawrencetown Park and Boat Launch, 12 Lawrencetown Annapolis County guide references many of these Lane locations in the route descriptions, and many have been ! Port-Royal National Historic Site, 53 Historic Lane ! Bishop Park, Round Hill, 1351 Hwy 201 identified on the county map. ! Upper Clements Parks, 3041 Highway 1 Detailed map route descriptions are on line and free to Provincial Parks and Trails ! Margaretsville Willet Park, Haddock Alley download. ! Cottage Cove Provincial Park, 11935 Shore Road East ! Port Lorne Community Park ! Mickey Hill Provincial Park, 7956 Highway 8, Graywood ! Clementsvale Community Park, 3434 Clementsvale Road ! Valley View Provincial Park, 960 Hampton Mountain Debra Ryan Road Debra Ryan ! Belleisle Marsh Trail, (Near Little Brook Lane) Rail Trails Annapolis County has two former rail lines that have been turned into recreation trails. Visit AnnapolisCounty.ca for Municipal Parks and Trails more information. ! Annapolis River Causeway Park and Boat Launch, 4468 Cross Country Skiing Walking Publications: Cross country skiing is a traditional winter time activity for Walking is probably the easiest, least expensive and most The outdoor recreation map is one of many publications Highway 1 Harvest Moon Trailway many. There are many spots in Annapolis County just right for popular outdoor recreation activity. Almost everyone can do designed to encourage folks to explore the county. Here are

The Harvest Moon Trailway officially opened in 2017 and is www.copelandfriends.ca ! this activity that include rail trails, old roads, fields, golf it. Grant Potter Memorial Park, 167 St. George Street, approximately 115 km of trail that links the many Annapolis a few others: Annapolis Royal courses, and parks like Mickey Hill Provincial Park and ! Valley communities between Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Kejimkujik National Park & Natural Historic Site of Canada. Annapolis County Public Access to Waterways ! Our towns and villages with sidewalks and street lights are ! French Basin Trail- 112 Prince Street, Annapolis Royal County to Grand Pré, Kings County. Debra Ryan Be sure to ask permission if you are skiing on/across private great places to go for a leisurely stroll or brisk walk. Pick up a Bicycle Annapolis County ! Annapolis Youth Skate and Dog Park, 112 Prince Albert St. property. copy of Walk Annapolis Royal, a listing of walking routes ! Canoe Annapolis County Much of the trail is multi-use, so please expect to see a ! ! Delaps Cove Wilderness Trail (Bohaker and Charlies through Annapolis Royal's National Historic District ; a copy of Parks Trails and Open Spaces variety of trail users along the way. Plan to hike and bike Historic Cyprus Walk (Bridgetown's Blue Route), and/or ! Trail), 2077 Shore Road West along this historic pathway which was known as the Community Events Guide Walking Tour of Middleton - A Historical Walk Through Town. ! ! Cornwallis Veterans Memorial Park, 266 Spinnaker Drive Dominion Atlantic Railway (CP). Raven Haven Beachside Family Park TheEquestrian abandoned rail lines, old roads and trails throughout ! Bouldering Cornwallis Park is home to a large tidal beach area that Raven Haven Beachside Family Park, 2239 Virginia Road South Shore Recreational Trail Thanks to the glacier era, Annapolis County has a rich Annapolis County offer an adventurous experience for those Websites: provides a walking/ hiking experience and they have a ! ! Hebb's Landing Park and Boat Launch, 7464 Hwy 1 This approximately 47 km long trail in the county follows concentration of “glacial erratics”, or boulders. Rock climbers who wish to go horseback riding. AnnapolisCounty.ca will help you learn more about can find a myriad of “problems” to solve. While there are walking map that highlights the views along the Annapolis ! along the path of the former CN Rail Line. It runs south of Annapolis County Queen Elizabeth 11 Jubilee Park and Boat Launch, 228 currently no developed sites on public land, some land owners The centre for all activities equestrian in Annapolis County is Basin and the many benches located throughout the ! Granville Street, Bridgetown Middleton and connects to the Lunenburg County line into community. ValleyConnect.ca will help connect you to on line New Germany. It passes by the Nictaux Dam and holding allow informal access when asked for permission. There is a the Annapolis Valley Exhibition Grounds in Lawrencetown. exploration of activities and events in the valley region ! new climbing wall located in Annapolis Royal at the Academy. Youngs Cove Coastal Access Park, 6169 Shore Road West pond, and by many wilderness lakes and streams and it is 4H groups meet there, and the facility hosts an annual farming ! MapAnnapolis.ca is an amazing collection of exhibition featuring music and entertainment, livestock The community of Margaretsville is located along the Bay of ! Young's Cove Coastal Adjunct, Shore Road multi use. Fundy shore and they have developed a walking brochure that documented history, events and activities of the shows. There are public and private training opportunities in Annapolis County region ! Nictaux Park and Playground, 15 Old Runway Drive our county. highlights the lighthouse and the tidal beach and waterfall. ! Nictaux Scotney Pathway, 101 Orchard Drive Physical Fitness More mapping projects are planned so watch as new ones get ! Shannon River Canoe Access Park, 4081 Hwy 10, Albany Joining a fitness club or gym is a fantastic way to prepare for added to our website. Contact Annapolis County Recreation Cross your next outdoor adventure. for walking tours, events and celebrations in the region. TheFishing Annapolis River is an estuary, so fishing is a popular ! Old Mill Trail - 213 Adam Drive, South Farmington PriorK-Class to 1749, roads Roads or highways in Nova Scotia were little Check the Fundy YMCA at Cornwallis Park, 1043 Highway 1 or pastime in the Annapolis Royal and Bridgetown areas where Welcome ! Nordic Walking more than foot paths. The first record of road building in the Lake Pleasant Park and Boat Launch, 808 Lake Pleasant visit Valleyconnect.ca for other choices. one can catch both fresh and salt water species. Shad fishing is Nordic walking simply put is walking with poles. To get the province appears to have come from Samuel Champlain's To Annapolis County Road popular near Middleton and other regions along the Annapolis most out of this activity, you should use poles that are specially records of the winter of 1606 at Port Royal. He recounted ! River. Many folks ice fish in the winter. Fly fishing and minnow The County of Annapolis is pleased to present the Middleton Riverside Park, 80 Bridge Street Playgrounds designed to engage the upper body during fitness walking. how with two men he cut a road of 2000 paces to a trout Playgrounds are located at most elementary schools and are or worm fishing are popular on the inland waterways. Annapolis County Outdoor Recreation Map. The purpose ! Middleton Rotary Raceway Park, 337 Marshall Street stream. is to showcase outdoor recreation opportunities that will available for public use. Check out the community events ! Middleton Centennial Park, 41 School Street A general fishing license or a salmon fishing license is required inspire and encourage residents and visitors to explore the guide for a yearly updated list located throughout the region. Over the years many roads were created as new communities to angle in Nova Scotia waters. Fishing licenses can be County and have fun planning active outdoor adventures were developed, sustained or lost. One such example is the purchased at many small stores in Annapolis County and there during all four seasons. Geocaching Bay of Fundy Tides hike to the Roxbury settlement near West Paradise. At one are the rules and regulations and ages required for licenses. Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS- Safety Tips enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS The Highest in the World time roads were owned and operated by the County and in It is meant to support an active outdoor network Tides are the rise and fall of ocean levels, caused by the 1918 they were turned over to the province. happening across Nova Scotia, and indeed Canada, aimed ! The freshwater fishing season generally begins on April 1 each coordinates and then attempt to find the hidden geocache Check weather forecasts and always carry a map, compass, gravitational pull of the of the sun, the moon, and the rotation of at getting folks moving in nature and in the great outdoors. year. (container). Finding the caches requires walking, hiking, and a the earth. There are two high tides within a 24 hour period. The GPS, knife, matches, first aid kit, extra food and water. Annapolis County's old settlement roads are now referred to ! sense of fun and adventure! Look for programs on our website. average time between a high and low tide is approximately 6 Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return as K-class roads. They are public rights-of-way, owned by Discover Annapolis County safely and respectfully ! hours and 13 minutes. Wear appropriate clothing/equipment for the outdoor adventure. the province (Crown) and fall under the authority of DOTIR. exploring the following landscapes: From the Annapolis ! Valley, North Mountain, the Bay of Fundy coastal region Check tide tables if planning a hike along the Bay of Fundy. As the water from the rushes in, the rise of the ! and the inland waterways and wilderness areas of the Do not feed or approach animals in the wild. tide is affected by the Bay’s immense size, depth and unique However, they may not be maintained. Many are impassable ! South Mountain, there is something for everyone. Be aware of the Forest Fire Index. funnel shape which creates an “oscillation” effect. As the water to vehicular traffic, but can provide walking and hiking ! moves up the Bay, the funnel shape increases the water’s height, adventures. Roads that connect to the Valley floor and the Be aware of black flies in the spring and plan accordingly. The Krista Mosher-Cox We wish you lots of good fun as you create new memories resulting in the highest tides in the world! At Margaretsville, the Bay of Fundy can offer outstanding views. We have new bug nets work well! one adventure at a time! ! tide’s maximum height will be 11 metres ( 34 feet ), and near the attempted to identify many of these roads and have listed Ticks are common in the region, so make sure you do a daily its maximum height will be 16 metres ( 52 feet ). some of them on the map (shown in purple). tick check. Contact Annapolis County Recreation for more ! information on programs, equipment rentals and other Cell phones are great but not all areas of the county have Tides times change per day and week, so please consult a tide recreation opportunities. [email protected] reliable reception. chart if you are planning to boat or hike along the shore. Please ! Avoid introducing or transporting non-native species, both be aware of the tides at all times. Learn more and share your adventures! plants and aquatic. ! AnnapolisCounty.ca Practice no trace activities when traveling - please do not litter, pack it in and out! ! Be respectful of public and private lands when planning trips. ! Golfing Learn more and be prepared: AdventureSmart.ca Annapolis County has two 18 hole golf courses: Fort View Golf LIABILITY DISCLAIMER ! Call 911 in an emergency. Course 3816 Hwy 1, Allain's Creek and Eden Golf & Country Club, 53 Hwy 201, West Paradise, as well a Par 3 course in This environmental education The Municipality of the County of Annapolis in the development of South Farmington. p r o g r a m e n c o u r a g e s o u t d o o r

the Annapolis County Outdoor Recreation Map - Bringing you Éric Le Bel closer to active adventures in no way assumes liability or warrants Canada's Alert Ready recreation users to become aware of Practice your swing at driving ranges such as Action Jax, the condition, suitability or appropriateness of the highways- As of April 6, 2018, Canada's Alert Ready services will be available to their impact on the environment and Granville Ferry or Eden Golf & Country Club, West Paradise. trails-routes indicated for outdoor recreation. Users of this map compatible mobile devices. Alert Ready will broadcast emergency to actively Conserve, Protect and accept all responsibilities and risks, inherent and not inherent, alerts to inform you of critical or potentially life threatening situations Motorcycling Respect our natural environment for associated with its use. Although the information in this that require immediate attention to keep you and your family safe. To Annapolis County has numerous roads that are a perfect all to enjoy! Learn why nature publication is believed to be accurate, we assume no liability for Snowmobiling & ATV travel learn more about the Alert Ready service and what devices are destination for motorcyclists. Pick your adventure and your Both are popular activities in the region and there are seven reserves and wilderness areas have any errors which may exist. We encourage all users to obtain Skateboarding supported, please visit: https://www.alertready.ca/ There is lots of youth excitement around this activity and as of community destination. Refer to the Outdoor Recreation Map clubs in the valley region that provide memberships through limited access and why protecting appropriate provincial road maps and topographical maps for the publication, there are two skate parks in the county which are or Bicycle Annapolis County for detailed maps and create loops their provincial organizations. Many have developed mapping nature and the wildlife habitat is good trips you are planning and to plan safely. located in Middleton and Annapolis Royal. that have coastal or inland destinations. for back country travel. for the planet! Young’s Cove Young’s Cove undy Coastal Access of F Coastal Port Lorne Small Cottage Cove Tidal Beach ay Park Adjunct Tidal Beach Community Cottage Waterfall Delaps Cove B Keatings Provincial Park Tidal Park Tidal Cove Willet Park Wilderness Trail Waterfall Beach Litchfield Sand Beach Margaretsville Anderson Beach st Cove Keatings d Ea Port hore Ro Cove Parkers d oa S ad a R We Steves Sand Beach e st Cove o r George Youngs R St Croix o Cottage Cove Phinneys Shore Road West Port h 362 n S S i Cove e Cove a St Croix Cove am t Cove S Lorne a West n t. C n S Litchfield re Road u Hampton roi Cove treet Delaps Sho Hillsburn o x C School House Road Shore Road East

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Crown Land Bringing you closer to active adventures 101 22 Controlled Access Highway The term Crown refers to land owned by the Province of Nova Scotia. In 2015 the & Exit Number Province NS acquired the land formerly known as Abitibi Bowater ( Bowater Contour - 25 M Interval ANNAPOLIS COUNTY Water Access Point Mersey Paper Company) . Since that acquisition , the province has designated 1 : 100 000 new wilderness protected areas and nature reserves and much of the remaining Public Roads - Paved crown is under some form of forest management. 0 5 10 15 Wilderness Area Access Point Public Roads - Gravel Kilometres SHARE Bicycle Annapolis County Wilderness Areas Miles Visitor Information Centre Private Roads - Gravel Cycling Route Amherst THE ROAD Designated under Nova Scotia's Wilderness Areas Protection Act, Wilderness 0 5 10 Sydney

Areas protect representative (typical) examples of Nova Scotia's natural St. John Ferry landscapes, our native biological diversity, and outstanding natural features. Crown Forestry Roads Hospital / Health Centre Sources: They are used for scientific research, education and a variety of recreation and Canoe Annapolis County Vector data was obtained from the Nova Scotia Geomatics Centre, the Nova Scotia Departments of Natural Resources and Environment, and the nature-tourism related activities such as hiking, canoeing, sea-kayaking, Multi-Use Trail Wharf sportfishing and hunting. Motorized travel is restricted. Canoe Route former Bowater Mersey Paper Company. Geospatial elevation data was obtained from the Government of Canada. Map projection is NAD 83 UTM Annapolis Abandoned Rail Bed Zone 20. County Lighthouse Digby Nova Scotia has designated 68 wilderness areas under the Wilderness Areas Public Roads - K Class The information contained in the Outdoor Recreation Map is believed to be accurate however it is drawn from a number of sources and includes Bar Harbor Ferr Protection Act as of January 2016, 5 of which are in Annapolis County. Wilderness Nature Wilderness Area / Halifax some generalizations. The Municipality of the County of Annapolis accepts no liability for any loss or damage of any kind for whatever reason Point of Interest Area Reserve Nature Reserve y Yarmouth Nature Reserves Public Roads - K Class arising out of any inaccuracies in the information. Please always reference topographical information when travelling and check provincial land holding maps for more detailed information on boundaries. Please contact the County of Annapolis at 902-665-5010, [email protected] Portland Ferry Nova Scotia Nature reserves are areas selected to preserve and protect, in perpetuity, Annapolis County's old settlement roads are now referred to as K Class roads. and Community Development, Recreation if you find any omissions. Pay attention to where you are representative (typical) and special natural ecosystems, plant and animal They are public rights-of-way, owned by the province (Crown) and fall under the 911 at all times, and call species, features and natural processes. Scientific research and education are authority of DOTIR. However, they may not be maintained. Many are impassable to 911 in emergencies Keep a Watchful Eye the primary uses of nature reserves and recreation is generally restricted. There vehicular traffic, but can provide walking and hiking adventures. Provincial Crown Lands are 7 in Annapolis County. on our Wilderness © 2018. Design: TODD Graphic, www.toddgraphic.ns.ca and Help Keep it Clean