Land Acquisitions Support Outdoor Recreation, Access to Nature

Published by the Department of Environment

Monday, April 28, 2014

Land bought next to Brigadoon Village is one of several recent acquisitions by the province to protect natural spaces so Nova Scotians can enjoy them. Premier Stephen McNeil, Health and Wellness Minister Leo Glavine, and Environment Minister Randy Delorey announced at Brigadoon Village, that the province has bought 594 acres on Fancy Cove.

Quotes

“ What a great day for the children and families who benefit directly from Brigadoon Village and for the community and champions across the province who have worked tirelessly to secure these lands. It's good to know these special places will be accessible for generations to come. ” Environment Minister Randy Delorey

“ Since Brigadoon Village opened, hundreds of extraordinary children and youth and families have been able to come to this beautiful, rural part of Nova Scotia, and enjoy the camp experience with kids who are going through the same things they are. The surrounding woods and lakes will provide more opportunities for campers and residents to connect with nature and immerse themselves in a wilderness environment. ” Premier Stephen McNeil

“ We know the importance of play and having fun, for our hearts and souls and our minds and bodies. We know the social benefits of taking part in physical recreation and the positive effect that physical activity can have on our health. ” Health and Wellness Minister Leo Glavine

“ Through this land acquisition, we are thrilled that the premier, his cabinet and the government of Nova Scotia have recognized the importance of Brigadoon Village to Atlantic Canadian children and families living with chronic illnesses, chronic conditions or special needs. We see these lands as an opportunity for our campers to explore, learn, play and grow in a natural, protected environment and we look forward to being stewards of this area surrounding Brigadoon Village. ” Brigadoon Village executive director David Graham

Quick Facts

Founded in 2012, Brigadoon Village offers a safe camping experience for children, youth and families living with chronic illness and conditions or special needs.
The land will provide more outdoor recreational opportunities in the area, part of the province's goals of encouraging children and youth to engage in more physical activity.
The acquisition is part of land from Yarmouth to Cape North, Victoria Co., the province has acquired through purchase, donation, exchange and land trust agreements.

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Media Contact

Lori Errington: 902-497-7324; E-mail: erringla@gov.ns.ca

Images

A Piping Plover on Crow's Neck Beach, Bacccaro Point, Shelburne County. This beach will be protected as a habitat for endangered and threatened species of birds, and for scientific research.
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The Curlew is one of many species of birds that calls Crow's Neck Beach, Shelburne County, home. The province has acquired the beach through purchase and land trust agreements.
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Sixty-seven acres of land on Gillfillan Lake has been acquired by the province through land trust agreement with the Nova Scotia Nature Trust.
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A photo of Fancy Cove, where the province bought 594 acres of land next to Brigadoon Village, one of several recent acquisitions to protect natural spaces so Nova Scotians can enjoy them.
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Environment Minister Randy Delorey talks about the province Fancy Cove land purchase, saying it's a great day for the children and families who benefit directly from Brigadoon Village and for the community and champions across the province who have worked tirelessly to secure these lands. It's good to know these special places will be accessible for generations to come.
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Premier Stephen McNeil at the announcement that the province has bought 594 acres on Fancy Cove, saying the surrounding woods and lakes will provide more opportunities for campers and residents to connect with nature and immerse themselves in a wilderness environment.
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