adopt-a-lock today

We are so excited to announce a new fundraising initiative called Adopt-A Lock.

Just in time for the holiday season, the people of Nova Scotia can now symbolically adopt a piece of Nova Scotia history.  There are currently three locations to be adopted: The Marine Railway in Downtown Dartmouth, Lock 3 at Shubie Park and Lock 6 at Horne’s Settlement in Enfield.

A $25 symbolic adoption includes a full-colour, 8.5” x 11” adoption certificate and a commemorative 8-page historical booklet about the Lock. A $50 symbolic adoption includes, a full-colour, 8.5” x 11” adoption certificate, a commemorative 8-page historical booklet about the Lock and a one of a kind stuffed animal native to the waterway or an 8×10 framed photograph of the Lock. A tax receipt will be issued for the full amount of the adoption.

“We are very excited to launch a new engaging initiative and raise much needed funds,” said Bill McIntyre, chair of the Shubenacadie Canal Commission. “This is a great way for the public to connect with their favourite park or a piece of Nova Scotian history.”

Did you know that the SCC is a charitable organization that depends on dedicated volunteers who work to improve park spaces and water access along the waterway? Some of our recent projects include free interpretive tours of the Marine Railway, an ADA accessible dock at Shubie Park and a new boardwalk at Lock 6 in Enfield. These projects were made possible through the financial support of the community.

Find out how you can Adopt-A-Lock here

CELEBRATING MI’KMAQ HISTORY MONTH

October is Mi’kmaq History Month! This year’s theme, Year of the Indigenous Languages, aims to establish a link between language development, peace and reconciliation.

Did you know that Shubenacadie was named after a Mi’kmaq word (Sipekne’batik) meaning land of the wild turnip .

The Mi’kmaq traveled along the Shubenacadie Waterway. Stone points, adzes, and gouging tools are all evidence of Mi’kmaw presence in this area. This vital water highway served as the main route between their summer camps on the shores of Halifax and Dartmouth and their winter camps in Nova Scotia’s forested interior. You can find out more here.

Check out the schedule of events & make time to celebrate this important relationship https://mikmaqhistorymonth.ca/

Image courtesy of https://mikmaqhistorymonth.ca/

Canada Summer Job program was a resounding success For SCC!

Our amazing Visitor information Officer, Keith Lehwald has completed his 14-week term and we are so thankful for his valuable contribution to the Shubenacadie Canal Commission this summer. We miss Keith greatly and wish him all the best as he heads back to school!

Keith provided much needed support in our office, provided interpretation on the historic Shubenacadie Canal Waterway and delivered comprehensive FREE guided tours all summer.

We were only able to provide this service because of the support of the Canada Summer Jobs program Social Development Canada. Thank you to our MP Darren Fisher who continues to be a strong advocate for programs like Canada Summer Jobs and who continues to be a huge supporter of the Shubenacadie Canal Commission.

Guided tours were given of the Shubie Park area of the historic Shubenacadie Canal Waterway June - August.

Guided Flume House and Marine Railway tours were given in July and August.

Seen here on the Lock 6 boardwalk, Keith was a valued part of the SCC team during his term and we wish him all the best!

Visit SCC at Switch Dartmouth on June 2

Be among the first to experience the Shubenacadie Canal Marine Railway while listening to the sweet harmonies of a barbershop quartet. The reconstructed flume house at Starr Park will be open for free guided tours for the first time during Switch. The September Sound Quartet will also be giving two performances on site at 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm respectively. While there, be sure to stop by our table and enter to win a free copy of River of Dreams: The Saga of the Shubenacadie Canal by Donna Barnett.