Ship Harbour Long Lake

Protecting the Eastern Shore

Fish River (O. Maass)

The lands of Ship Harbour Long Lake boast countless reasons for conservation, including:
Over 50 undeveloped lakes, several major river corridors and hundreds of wetlands
Stands of old-growth Acadian Forest in areas that have never been logged
Over a dozen species-at-risk including Nova Scotia`s endangered mainland moose
Tremendous backcountry wilderness recreational opportunities, including exceptional canoe routes and impressive scenery

The Eastern Shore has long been subjected to heavy industrial forestry practices and exposed to clearcuts which scar the landscape from Musquodoboit Harbour through to Sherbrooke and beyond. Protecting Ship Harbour Long Lake as a wilderness area will help restore some balance to the landscape, by protecting the largest remaining unfragmented forest in the region.

Candidate Wilderness Area map