The Nova Scotia Nature Trust has completed its purchase of a wilderness area just 20 minutes from downtown Halifax. Urban and suburban parks. Supporters of the proposed Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes regional wilderness park have another fight on their hands. In the fall of 2011 a large parcel of land formerly known as the McCurdy estate was sold to Clayton Developments, the real estate arm of The Shaw Group. Our job is to provide knowledgeable well-balanced, well-researched information to people working in the charity sector. Fortunately, Halifax still has a wild side – and wild areas worth protecting. A large petition was circulated in the area and then filed with Council. Halifax has something much more special. These charitable, non-adversarial groups stressed the importance of obtaining both a bird study and a flora study. He found that more than 40 species of birds bred in or passed through the land on their migration path. Several months before the land was sold to Clayton Developments, Halifax Regional Council approved funding for a feasibility study to consider the extension of water and sewer further south on the Purcell’s Cove Road. Join us as we work towards making the Blue Mountain- Birch Cove Lakes planned, regional wilderness park a reality - a vision that began more than 30 years ago. The Friends of Blue Mountain - Birch Cove Lakes is a registered society in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Lots of cities have parks. One kilometre of the shoreline of Williams Lake is included in the parcel. “Our conservation mission has never been timelier. Supporters of the proposed Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes regional wilderness park have another fight on their hands. Staff was directed to provide a study of this concept and the result was the Halifax Green Network Plan (HGNP) which was unanimously adopted by Council. This means that the land will forever exist in its wild state for the citizens of HRM. The trails shown on the map are an estimation of location and should not be used for navigational purposes. The Williams Lake Conservation Company. The Shaw Wilderness Park is a 153-hectare (379-acre) nature reserve in the Williams Lake area of Halifax. Torrents of water pound over the leaky Williams Lake dam everyday. While the Shaw Wilderness Park includes some new elements to make sure lots of people can enjoy the park (like a parking lot at 2379 Purcell’s Cove Road), much of the land will remain in its beautiful, natural state. It is about the size of Halifax Peninsula. Halifax’s urban wilderness is a place to leave cares behind, nature enthusiasts say. *Donations are eligible for a tax receipt and may be pledged over time. Soon after the sale, the Williams Lake Conservation Company (WLCC), a volunteer environmental group existing since 1968, met with senior staff of Clayton Developments. Halifax, NS (July 18, 2018) – The planned Halifax Wilderness Park is one step closer after Halifax regional councillors unanimously approved the sale of a conservation easement to Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) last night. Shaw Wilderness and Colpitt Lake Loop is a 4.8 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada that features a lake and is rated as moderate. At that time the Coalition was able to participate in the Regional Plan review and advocate for no development in the Backlands. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching. It is currently operated by HRM and, in time, community partners will be found for the long term management. Fortunately, Halifax still has a wild side – and wild areas worth protecting. Woodhaven RV Park Closest RV Park to Halifax Nova Scotia! The public came to view maps of the proposed development and express their views in small groups. Over 150 people participated and all but one indicated they did not want an extension of the services. The park protects native habitat for birds and other wildlife and provides a haven for hikers and everyone who enjoys the outdoors. Once a proposed open-pit quarry, and scarred by clearcut forestry, this area has long been under threat. Both studies were given to the two organizations noted above. The park is twice the size of Halifax’s Point Pleasant Park, and includes a network of rugged trails and access to two lakes. Maps, Guides, 360° Views, Photos & Videos. A positive staff report was tabled and a fund raising campaign commenced. Shaw Wilderness Park Trail is a 2.6 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada that features a lake and is rated as moderate.