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.