Baddeck River Wilderness Area
County
Victoria
Size
2684 ha
Classification
Wilderness Area
Status
New
Conditions Apply?
No
Overview
Wetlands, forest canyons, and productive lowlands along upper Baddeck River
Ecological Values
Provides connectivity between highlands and lowlands, as well as to North River Wilderness Area
Over 35 km of riverfront and tributaries on Baddeck River system, a relatively healthy watershed for Atlantic Salmon
Rare opportunity to incorporate a rich valley bottom in a protected area
Floodplain, tolerant hardwood slopes, and mountain coves
Within the American Marten Habitat Management Area, and breeding range of provincially endangered Lynx
Outdoor Recreation Values
Enhances outdoor recreation opportunities of adjacent Uisage Ban Falls Provincial Park and North River Wilderness Area
Hunting and fishing
Forestry Values
Some mature softwood on lower slopes
Forestry potential limited due to steep slopes and other restrictions
Other Resource Values
Low mineral potential
Medium petroleum potential
Medium‐low wind potential
Conditions
Exclusions and Vehicle Access
Potential snowmobile trail agreement for route 710