2022 guided tour program wrapped up last week

photograph by Helen Earley

Our summer season has come to an end, and what a wonderful summer it was! History tours (Shubie Park) and the Flume House tours (Starr Park) occurred weekly lead by our fabulous volunteer Richard MacMichael.  These tours gave folks a glimpse into how the canal operated and who the people were behind these operations. The Marine Railway tours in Starr Park welcomed the community to learn more about the history of flume house but also the history of Downtown Dartmouth.

Thanks to the support received from the Canada Summer Jobs program, the SCC was able to hire Hanna Rudderham for the 2022 season. She aided Richard in leading groups on scheduled tours at both sites. As well, Hanna was onsite giving tours at the Fairbanks Centre for anyone who stopped in to see the interpretive centre or try out the lock model.

Over the course of the season, Richard and Hanna had the chance to chat with some amazing folks both local and out-of-province. Many of the tour participants shared their own experiences with the Shubenacadie Canal Waterway and it was lovely hearing how their stories were connected to the history of the waterway.

Thank you to all, nearly 200 visitors, who signed up for the tours and shared your feedback with us making this year another resounding success! While weekly scheduled tours wrapped up on October 30th, history hikes can be booked through the winter by contacting the SCC office.

Finally, a big thanks to Richard for continuing to share his passion, and another thanks to everyone who came out and took a tour.  The summer tours are one of the many reasons that the Shubenacadie Canal Waterway is Yours To Explore.

Sites are now open use caution

Update September 27:

The Shubenacadie Canal Sites are open today, September 27. Please use caution when on the trails or in the water, as repairs are ongoing. The Lock 3 fence is still broken and we are working as quickly as possible to have it fixed.

Storm causes site closures

SCC sites will close at 4:00 pm on Friday, September 23, due to Hurricane Fiona.  As well, the Saturday History Hike has been cancelled.

Sites will remain closed until they have been inspected for hazards.  For a list of closures visit our attractions link HERE

HENRY FINDLAY LOCK KEEPER OF THE YEAR AWARD

(L-R) Sylvain Allaire, Chair SCC, presenting Bill McIntyre, Past Chair, with a Forrestall Print at the Fairbanks Centre last month.

This award is presented to friends of the Shubenacadie Canal and Waterway who dedicate their time and effort towards improving this provincial heritage resource and its parklands for the enjoyment of all residents and tourists.

The commission recognized Bill McIntyre this year for his tireless work in leading the Commission as Chair from October 2016 to June 2021 . Bill actively participated not only as Chair but as a committee member on all committees. He was dedicated to supporting the commission mandate and during his tenure the Flume House project was completed, a very effective governance model was adopted, and the Transitions Project was launched. He is recognized as someone who has gone above and beyond and for that we remain grateful.

Congratulations to Bill McIntyre.