Shubenacadie Canal Waterway, Nova Scotia, Canada
4.5 (139 reviews) Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #1 in Halifax Regional Municipality Bodies of Water
Great Family Spot in Dartmouth
The mission of the Shubenacadie Canal Commission is to preserve the historic features of the Shubenacadie Canal Waterway and to provide access to the waterway for the education and the enjoyment of the public.
Address
54 Locks Rd, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2X 2W7 Canada
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Website
https://www.shubenacadiecanal.ca/
Working hours
Monday : 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday : 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday : 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday : 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday : 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 4:24
User Ratings
4.5 based on (139 reviews)
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Reviews
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4DT-PEI 5:00 PM Sep 18, 2021
A great walking trail - shared with bikers.
Great walking trail so close to the campground at which we stayed. Able to walk around a bit of Lake Charles on the the trail beside the canal, and then towards Lake Micmac and back on the opposite side. Some interpretive signs provide history and facts of the canal. And even though the signs said not to feed the wildlife, several people were feeding the very cute squirrels and chipmunks of which the were many. If it wasn't for the road noise from the adjacent 118, one could forget that you were in the city.
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4DartmouthHeather 5:00 PM Mar 5, 2020
Lovely trails for all ages & abilities
The story of the Shubie Canal system is interesting and there is a small lock near the interpretive centre. The real draw of this park is the trail system and lake access. Great for all ages and abilities - you can walk or run for as little or as long as you wish. In the summer, gentle sloping and sandy beach access is perfect for young kids. The river and lakes are also popular for canoeing and kayaking, with at least two easy entry points (the main one being off the upper parking lot at the end of Locks Road). Off-leash dog areas are clearly marked and quickly accessed from the lower parking lot. Sections of the trail can get very icy in the winter time, so it's helpful to bring cleats or grips if you have them. Public washrooms are located in a stand-alone building off the upper parking lot. They are usually open during daylight hours. Kids love seeing all the squirrels, chickadees and ducks.
