Cloud Lake Wilderness Area
| Cloud Lake Wilderness Area | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Cloud Lake Wilderness Area | |
| Location | Nova Scotia |
| Nearest city | Torbrook |
| Area | 15,802 hectares (39,050 acres) |
| Established | 2004 |
| Governing body | Environment and Climate Change of Nova Scotia |
Cloud Lake Wilderness Area is a protected wilderness area located in both Annapolis County and Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada, adjacent to Greenwood and Torbrook.[1][2] It is governed by Environment and Climate Change of Nova Scotia.[3] The area spans parts of the LaHave and Nictaux river watersheds.[4]
Geography
Cloud Lake Wilderness area comprises approximately 15,802 hectares (39,050 acres) of woodland, lakes and river within South Mountain.[4]
Geology
Cloud Lake Wilderness Area landscape consists of an extensive upland region of exposed granite bedrock, characterized by diverse forested landforms, glacial deposits, numerous large scattered lakes, steep-sided streams, and wetlands. It contains representative examples of these features, such as kettle lakes, eskers, and bedrock-controlled lakes, as well as associated river and stream systems.[4]
History
Cloud Lake Wilderness Area was established in 2004,[1] and was expanded in 2007 through the addition of a 507.1 hectares (1,253 acres) parcel acquired from Bowater Mersey,[5] with a further expansion in 2015.[4]
Access
Cloud Lake Wilderness Area is accessible via Nova Scotia Route 10, as well as by forest roads such as Alton Road.[6]
See also
References
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- 1 2 Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada. "Place names - Cloud Lake Wilderness Area". geonames.nrcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2026-03-27.
- ↑ Centre, Nova Scotia Geomatics (2006-06-16). The Nova Scotia Atlas: Province of Nova Scotia. Formac Publishing Company. ISBN 978-0-88780-707-7.
- ↑ "Cloud Lake Wilderness Area Designation - Wilderness Area Protection Act (Nova Scotia)". novascotia.ca. Retrieved 2026-03-27.
- 1 2 3 4 Change, Department of Environment and Climate (2009-04-01). "Cloud Lake Wilderness Area | Protected Areas". novascotia.ca. Retrieved 2026-03-27.
- ↑ "McGill Lake Addition" (PDF). novascotia.ca. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- ↑ "511 Nova Scotia". 511.novascotia.ca. Retrieved 2026-03-27.