Please note: Lock 6 Park is closed due to flood damage

Want to get in touch with nature? Look no further than Lock 6 Park. The park is located in the community of Horne’s Settlement, which is also called Jioqjimusikek in Mi’kmaq (meaning “place of the white maple”).

The path begins with a 120-metre boardwalk, completed in 2019, offering unparalleled views of the natural wetland environment. From there, a one-kilometre walking trail takes you past Lock 6 itself, which was built in 1857, and onward through pristine forest. Informational panels throughout the park help put both its natural and human history in context.

Like any wetland in Nova Scotia, Lock 6 Park can sometimes be host to mosquitoes and other pests, particularly in summer and fall. We recommend bringing insect repellent to ensure a comfortable visit. Please also note that there are no washrooms at the park, and the only garbage bins are located at the parking lot.

Boardwalk Sponsors

The Shubenacadie Canal Commission would like to thank the following funding partners for helping to make the boardwalk at Lock 6 Park possible. This boardwalk project, completed in 2019, added 75 metres of trail and 120 metres of boardwalk to the park.