12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Paces Lake Provincial Park

County

Halifax

Size

399.36 Hectares

Classification

Unclassified

Status

Reserve

Location NS Atlas

59 X 4

Managed As

Supporting Park

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Overview

Large, inland property in natural condition with significant frontage on Paces Lake.

Protection Values

Several significant wetlands, contiguous mature tolerant coniferous forests.  Lakeshore frontage on two lakes. Contiguous mature tolerant coniferous forests.

Outdoor Recreation Values

Hiking, boating, fishing; the property was expropriated in 1978 for the purpose of establishing a public recreational area.

Other Site Considerations

No road access; possible lease on this property