Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area
| Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area | |
| Location | Halifax County |
| Area | 8,626 hectares (21,320 acres) |
| Established | October 18, 2011 |
| Governing body | Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change |
The Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area is a protected wilderness area in Halifax County,[1] Nova Scotia, Canada, near Upper Tantallon.[2] The wilderness area is managed by the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change under the province's Wilderness Areas Protection Act.[3][4] It helps to normalize air quality and protecting watersheds.[5]
Geography
The Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area comprises 8,626 hectares (21,320 acres) in area. The wilderness area has many forests, barrens, wetlands, rivers, and lakes.[5]
History
The Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area was established on October 18, 2011.[1]
Consultation
The consultation to create the wilderness area lasted two years and resulted in its creation.[6] In total, 121 votes were submitted. 85 people supported the designation of the proposed wilderness area, while six people opposed it. Private lands are not being considered as part of this wilderness area. However, some respondents advocated to add the private lands to the wilderness area.[7]
Wilderness areas protect our natural spaces, and the wildlife within them. With the designation of this wilderness area, families can continue to participate in outdoor activities like hiking, running, canoeing and fishing, close to the city.
Access
The Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area can be accessed via Nova Scotia Route 103 and Nova Scotia Route 333, as well as forest trails, such as Old Saint Margarets Bay Road.[9]
Recreation
The Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area offers a variety of opportunities for recreations, including hiking, running, canoeing, trout fishing, hunting, and nature appreciation. It is also suitable for education and research.
Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail
The Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail is a hiking trail inside the wilderness area. The hiking trail is more than 30 kilometres (19 mi) long. Bicycles or motorized vehicles are not permitted on The Bluff Trail. The hiking trail is managed by Woodens River Watershed Environmental Organization by an agreement with Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change.[5]
See also
References
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- 1 2 "Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ Mussio, Russell (2016-07-03). Nova Scotia & PEI Backroad Mapbook. Mussio Ventures Ltd. ISBN 978-1-926806-34-1.
- ↑ Change, Department of Environment and Climate (2009-04-01). "Wilderness Areas FAQs | Protected Areas". novascotia.ca. Retrieved 2026-03-08.
- ↑ "Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area Designation - Wilderness Areas Protection Act (Nova Scotia)". novascotia.ca. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
- 1 2 3 Change, Department of Environment and Climate (2009-04-01). "Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area | Protected Areas". novascotia.ca. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
- ↑ "Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area" (PDF). novascotia.ca. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ "Five Bridge Lakes Candidate Wilderness Area" (PDF). novascotia.ca. August 2010.
- ↑ "More Valuable Land Protected". news.novascotia.ca. 2011-10-25. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ "511 Nova Scotia". 511.novascotia.ca. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
