Please note:

Due to the Fire Proclamation – Travel Ban issued by the Province of Nova Scotia, restrictions are in place for municipal park spaces in wooded areas.

Per By-Law P-600: Respecting Municipal Parks, open fires and campfires are not permitted within municipal parks at any time.

 

Parks and outdoor spaces

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Trails

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Gardens

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Shubie Canal Greenway

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Restrictions on municipal park spaces

Effective Aug. 5 at 4 p.m., restrictions were placed on access to woods in municipal park spaces due to the Fire Proclamation – Travel Ban issued by the Province of Nova Scotia. These restrictions will remain in place until 2 p.m. on Oct. 15.
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campfires in municipal parks

Per By-Law P-600, open fires and campfires are not permitted within municipal parks at any time.
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Parks Capital Projects

See details regarding Capital Parks & Playgrounds budget.
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Let's be clear. Litter doesn't belong here.

Let's all do our part to keep our parks clean. Learn about how to get involved in community cleanups.

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Pet Waste

Learn how we can keep our wildlife habitats safe, maintain our clean drinking water, and continue to enjoy our beautiful lakes.
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Benefits of nature

Tips and resources to help you explore nature throughout the municipality.