Description

This is to advise that on 18 February 2026, Eigg Mountain Wind Inc, a Renewable Energy Systems Canada (RES) company, registered the Eigg Mountain Cove Wind Project for environmental assessment, in accordance with Part IV of the Environment Act. 

The purpose of the proposed undertaking is to construct and operate a 22 turbine, 154 MW wind project. The wind turbines will be 199.5 m tall to the tip of the blade and individually have a nameplate capacity of 7.0 MW.  The Project is situated on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq people in Antigonish County. The project will also include a transmission line, electrical collector lines and substation, access roads, and temporary laydown areas. The proponent intends to begin construction of the Project in late 2026 and it is expected to be operational for up to 35 years commencing in 2028.

Project Summary and Map (PDF)

Minister's Decision

On 9 April 2026, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change released a decision (PDF) concerning this review. The Minister has decided to approve the undertaking in accordance with Section 13(1)(b) of the Environmental Assessment Regulations, pursuant to Part IV of the Environment Act. The undertaking has been approved subject to a number of conditions (PDF).

Project Documents

• Minister's Decision – Approval (PDF)
• Conditions (PDF)
• Comments – Part I (PDF)
• Comments – Part II (PDF)
• Comments – Part III (PDF)
• Public Notice (PDF)

Registration

• Cover Letter (PDF)
• Eigg Mountain Wind Project EA Registration Document (PDF)
• Appendix A-A (PDF)
• Appendix A-B PDF)
• Appendix A-C (PDF)
• Appendix A-D (PDF)
• Appendix B (PDF)
• Appendix C-A (PDF)
• Appendix C-B.1 (PDF)
• Appendix C-B.2 (PDF)
• Appendix D (PDF)
• Appendix E (PDF)
• Appendix F (PDF)
• Appendix G (PDF)
• Appendix H (PDF)
• Appendix I (PDF)
• Appendix J-A (PDF)
• Appendix J-B (PDF)
• Appendix K

Opportunities for Public Input

Public comments on the Registration were accepted until 30 March 2026.

All comments received from the public consultation are posted on the Department's website for public viewing. In the case of an individual, the name, address, email and contact information were removed before being posted on the website. By submitting your comments, you are consenting to the posting of your comments on the Department's website.