Margaree River Wilderness Area
| Magaree River Wilderness Area | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Magaree River Wilderness Area | |
| Nearest city | Kingross |
| Area | 8,990 hectares (22,200 acres) |
| Established | December 3, 1998 |
| Governing body | Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change |
The Margaree River Wilderness Area is a wilderness area located in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada,[1] adjacent to Kingross.[2][3] It protects the northeast Margaree River, a Canadian Heritage River.[4][5] The wilderness area has a variety of recreational values, such as wilderness hiking, exploring, and fishing.[6][7]
Geography
The Margaree River Wilderness Area comprises approximately 8,990 hectares (22,200 acres) in area. The wilderness area helps protect water quality of the Margaree River. Steep slopes in the wilderness area lead to fast-flowing tributaries of the northeast Margaree River.[6]
Ecology
The Margaree River Wilderness Area provides habitat for fish, such as Atlantic salmon, brook trout, and gaspereau, as well as unique plants and animals.[6] Mammals and birds include the Canada Lynx, American Marten, bicknell's thrush, and the rusty blackbird.[4]
History
The Margaree River Wilderness Area was established on December 3, 1998, and was expanded on November 25, 2015.[8]
Management and protection
The Raven Head Wilderness Area is managed by the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change under the province's Wilderness Areas Protection Act.[9][10][6]
See also
References
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- ↑ Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada. "Place names - Margaree River Wilderness Area". geonames.nrcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ "Official e-Nav App EN". e-nav.ccg-gcc.evouala.com. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ Scotia, Province of Nova (2019-06-03). The Nova Scotia Atlas. Formac Publishing Company. ISBN 978-1-4595-0568-1.
- 1 2 "Margaree Watershed". Nova Scotia Nature Trust. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ "Margaree River Wilderness Area | Protected Areas". novascotia.ca. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- 1 2 3 4 "Boggy Lake Wilderness Area Designation of Additional Lands - Wilderness Area Protection Act (Nova Scotia)". novascotia.ca. Retrieved 2026-04-30.
- ↑ Burke, Monte (2017-10-27). "When Salmon Return to the Margaree, It's All Fly Rods and Autumn Glory". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ "Margaree River Wilderness Area Designation of Additional Lands - Wilderness Area Protection Act (Nova Scotia)". novascotia.ca. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ Change, Department of Environment and Climate (2009-04-01). "Wilderness Areas FAQs | Protected Areas". novascotia.ca. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
- ↑ Pinfold, Gardner (October 2017). "Commercial Benefits of Nova Scotia's Protected Areas" (PDF).