SWEPS is seeking bids

The Shubenacadie Watershed Environmental Protection Society (SWEPS) is seeking bids from qualified professionals for the preparation of a work plan and budget for archaeological screening and reconnaissance at the proposed expansion of the Trans Canada Trail at Portobello, Nova Scotia. The screening and reconnaissance will address the approximately 500 metres of proposed trail to be constructed along the western side of the waterway on HRM PID: 40018657.

Bidders are requested to contact Allan Billard at allanbillard@gmail.com before October 11, 2019.

Hurricane Dorian - Park Closures

All SCC properties are closed on Saturday, September 7, 2019 because of severe weather conditions expected from Hurricane Dorian.

https://parks.novascotia.ca/content/hurricane-dorian-park-closures

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!

Major Website Updates Now Online

We have just completed major updates to our website in both content and organization! We hope that these changes will make it easier and more rewarding to explore.

Under “Attractions”, learn more about the various parks, natural features, and historic sites along the Shubenacadie Canal Waterway. Each site features refreshed and expanded information as well as interactive Google Maps. Many pages also boast new pictures taken just this summer.

Under “Recreation”, learn more about the various fun activities available along the waterway. New links and directories have been added to each page to make it easier than ever to find service providers, no matter what you are interested in.

Under “Heritage”, travel back in time as you learn the history of the Shubenacadie Canal in more detail than has likely ever been available online. The story starts 515 million years ago and finishes at the present, with an eye toward the future. There is so much information that it had to be split across multiple pages!

Finally, check out our new and improved donation page. Thanks to integration with the CanadaHelps.org platform, it has never been easier to support the work of the Shubenacadie Canal Commission.

We hope that our updated website will inspire you to explore the rest of the Shubenacadie Canal Waterway for yourself.