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Establish a National Urban Park in the Halifax Region

Key Players

Lead Organization

Parks Canada
Halifax Regional Municipality
Sipekne’katik First Nation
Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn
Province of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Nature Trust

Partners

Discover Halifax
Conservation organizations

Stage

Explore & Define
Planning
Delivery
Completion

● Planning

A full plan is created and mapped, including timelines, tasks, and responsibilities. A lead is identified, and the other people and resources are lined up. A project moves to the next stage when the plan is clear, realistic, and ready to guide the work.

Overview

Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes (BMBCL), consisting of a provincially designated wilderness area, Nova Scotia Nature Trust conservation lands, and lands administered by HRM, is being explored as a candidate for Parks Canada’s National Urban Parks Program. This initiative will create a nature-rich tourism asset with its wilderness landscape minutes from the city’s urban core. By aligning conservation priorities, reconciliation with the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia, and visitor experience opportunities, Halifax can strengthen its environmental and cultural stewardship and meaningfully contribute to the local economy by expanding its tourism offering.

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Strategic Themes

Build and Enhance Halifax's Key Demand Generators

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