Have a wild encounter

Experience the peace, natural beauty, and ruggedness of the Shubenacadie Canal Waterway. From the wilds of the inland river to a number of parks just minutes from downtown, the opportunities are endless.

In Shubie Park, you can explore scenic trails along the calm waters of the canal. Majestic old-growth trees line the path, including a hemlock that is estimated to be 178 years old! You may also encounter a number of animals, including ducks, birds, squirrels, turtles, and even a beaver or two! Further up the waterway, visitors can enjoy the spectacular sight of majestic bald eagles soaring above the river as they hunt for fish and small land prey on its grassy banks.

Please don’t feed wildlife in the parks/trails.

By-law A-700 prohibits the feeding of waterfowl on lands abutting or adjacent to a lake or birds including waterfowl and pigeons on the lands abutting or adjacent to the bodies of water as set out in Schedule 1 of the By-law

Feb 2022 - With Avian Flu confirmed in Nova Scotia it is even more important to not feed ducks, geese, and other birds.