12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Portobello Provincial Park

County

Halifax

Size

1.64 hectares

Classification

Unclassified

Status

Reserve

Location NS Atlas

67  Z 1

Managed As

Supporting Park

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Overview

Small property which protects important elements of the historic Shubenacadie Canal

Protection Values

Contains old lock, canal works and inclined plane associated with the historic Shubenacadie Canal.  Part of a broader system of properties associated with the Shubenacadie Canal.

Education Values

Shubenacadie Canal

Tourism Values

Shubenacadie Canal; portage between Lake Charles and Lake Williams

Outdoor Recreation Values

Canoeing / kayaking as part of the Shubenacadie Canal system.

Walking trail

Annual Visitation

Unknown

Other Site Considerations

Limited vehicle access, with small parking lot.