Thank You for a Wonderful Season!

As the season comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing vendors — Wildwood Water Sports and Bao Journey Bakery — for making this summer one to remember!

From paddling adventures on the water to delicious treats along the trail, both vendors brought energy, flavour, and fun to Shubie Park. We’re so grateful to our visitors, paddlers, and park lovers who came out to enjoy all that the Shubenacadie Canal and our vendors have to offer.

As we wrap up for the year, thank you for helping make 2025 another fantastic season at Shubie Park.

All SCC Sites Now Open

As of September 18, the Province of Nova Scotia has lifted the woods restrictions (except in Annapolis County). This means that all Shubenacadie Canal Commission sites are now open to the public.

We’d like to thank everyone for your cooperation and care during the closure period. Your support helps protect these special places for all to enjoy.

👉 For details, you can read the provincial announcement here: Nova Scotia News Release.

We look forward to welcoming you back to the waterway!

Lock 6 park Closed - other SCC sites open

Lock 6 woodland boardwalk closed

We’re happy to share that all of our sites, EXCEPT LOCK 6, previously closed due to wildfire restrictions are now open to visitors. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during the closures—it helped keep our spaces safe.

The provincial burn ban remains in effect across Nova Scotia until October 15, or until the Province provides an update. Please use extra caution in wooded areas and to call 911 immediately if you see any signs of fire.

We also ask everyone to help us keep our spaces safe and enjoyable by:

• Cleaning up all garbage and packing out what you bring in

• Keeping all pets on a leash at all times

We look forward to welcoming you back and appreciate your help in protecting our natural areas for everyone to enjoy.

Important Notice – Temporary Closures Due to Fire Risk

updated Aug 6, 2025

Due to extreme wildfire risk, the Province of Nova Scotia has implemented temporary restrictions on travel and activities in wooded areas, effective August 5, 2025. These restrictions apply to all forested parkland, including trails and wooded spaces.

As a result, the following Shubenacadie Canal Commission sites are closed until further notice:

NEW: Shubie Park Update

• Trails are now closed.

• Access to the dock and Wildwood Water Sports kayak rentals is now permitted under a provincial operations permit (dock is approx. 120 ft / 36.5 m from the parking lot).

• Portobello Incline Plane – Entire site closed.

• Lock 4 Park (Fall River) – Trail closed.

• Lock 5 Park (Wellington) – Trails are closed. The park and boat launch remain accessible.

• Lock 6 Park (Enfield) – Entire site closed.

  Please review the full provincial announcement here:
  https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/08/05/travel-activities-woods-restricted-prevent-wildfires

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in keeping our parks and communities safe.