Oakfield Provincial Park

Overview

Popular picnic and beach park on Shubenacadie Grand Lake

Protection Values

Small climax forest; one imperiled non-vascular plant species and one species of reptile/amphibian that is vulnerable to extirpation or extinction within the park

Tourism Values

Regionally and locally significant; serves high population area; near Highway 102; one of few provincial day-use parks on freshwater lake near metro Halifax/Dartmouth; offers lake access, picnicking, walking trails; on Shubenacadie Canal system; close to Laurie Provincial Park

Outdoor Recreation Values

Hiking and walking, boat launch, supervised beach, picnicking, fishing

Other Site Considerations

Boat launch used for motorized boat access.

Lake hosts several fishing tournaments that use boat launch as an access point.

Beach has been closed periodically for a few days due to water quality concerns