Public Notice: Trail and Waterway Closure – Lake Charles to Lake William

Trail User Update:

April 16, 2026 - This is on the north (west) side of the 107 highway overpass near the construction site, coming from the Porto Bello inclined plane.

Trailforks Update:

Feb 1, 2026 - Trail is marked closed at the HIghway 107 overpass. There is no way around and users are to turn back the way they came. Demolition of the pedestrian bridge over the Shubenacadie Canal to Waverley Rd has begun.

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Highway 107 Twinning project - Burnside to Lake Loon

The Shubenacadie Canal Commission wishes to inform the public that the canal corridor and trail section between Lake Charles and Lake William are currently closed for safety reasons due to construction associated with the Highway 107 Twinning Project.

This work is being carried out by the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works.

Access through this section is not permitted for safety reasons. Redeveloped access is anticipated to reopen in Fall 2027.

Important Information for Visitors:

• The trail and waterway in this section are fully closed during construction

• Barricades and signage are in place to restrict access

• Please respect all closures and posted safety measures

 For the most up to date information please visit

The Highway 107 twinning project from Burnside to Lake Loon

Blue Green Algae Information Session

Blue Green Algae Information Session

June 25, 2022 | 7:00 pm

Fairbanks Centre, 54 Locks Rd., Dartmouth

The Shubenacadie Watershed Environmental Protection Society (SWEPS), in partnership with the SCC, is hosting a blue-green algae information session for the public to learn and ask questions. The event will touch on the dangers of blue-green algae blooms, how to help prevent them, how to protect yourself during a bloom, as well as SWEPS' efforts in monitoring blooms within the headwaters of the Shubenacadie watershed.

More information about blue-green algae can be found on the province’s website, https://novascotia.ca/blue-green-algae/

Viewing Platform at Lock 6 for all to enjoy!

In December 2020, a new wildlife viewing platform was installed along the boardwalk at Lock 6 park, in Enfield. Shubenacadie Canal Commission would like to thank our funding partner, East Hants Municipality, for making this platform possible.

The wetlands along the Shubenacadie Canal Waterway are important as they provide a rich habitat in which many species of plants and flowers thrive. Additionally, snapping turtles, the largest freshwater turtle found in Canada, can also be found here.

Wildlife viewing platforms are essential for the community and for visitors to understand the importance of the local plants, animals and habitat. We hope that the viewing platform will encourage visitors to get involved in outdoor recreation opportunities and enjoy the natural and cultural beauty of the park.

Although, there is no winter maintenance at the park, when the weather warms up visitors will find the viewing platform, located in the middle of the boardwalk, is the perfect spot to enjoy this part of the Shubenacadie Canal Waterway which is #YoursToExplore.

Thank you to our funding partner:

East Hants Municipality - Parks, Recreation and Culture Department

Explore Shubie Park

This September, we hosted an Explore Shubie Park event. This event celebrated the beginning of fall and was a chance for all to learn about the dynamic natural and cultural history of the park.

There were fun activities for all family members. Visitors had the chance to learn about the history of the Canal, paint a rock, see a lock demostration and kids had the chance to get free caricatures.

This event was also a fundraiser for the Shubenacadie Canal Commission. All funds that were raised go to improvements along the waterway, making it truly, yours to explore.

Thank you to TD Park People for their funding support and a huge thank you to our commission volunteers, we could not have held this event without you!