Win with the Waterway!

Shubenacadie Canal Commission is excited to announce our 50/50 fundraiser!

The Shubenacadie Canal Waterway is a world-class destination for recreation, historical interpretation, and cultural heritage that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Bay of Fundy. Completed in 1861, the canal system includes nine locks, two marine railways, seven lakes, several natural and artificial channels, and the Shubenacadie River. It begins at Halifax Harbour in Dartmouth and ends at the Bay of Fundy in Maitland.

The Shubenacadie Canal Commission (SCC) works towards restoring, protecting, and promoting the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of the Shubenacadie Canal Waterway for all Nova Scotians, visitors, and future generations.

Funds raised by this raffle will support outdoor furniture in Shubie Park. This year, we have learned the importance of being outside and nature and our parks have never been busier. To accommodate the demand, we would like to purchase new picnic tables, sunshades, and Adirondack chairs for the community to uses.

Raffle ends June 27, 2021

Click here to buy your tickets

Thank you for your support!

Walk the Waterway

Join the Shubenacadie Canal Commission for a virtual walk of the waterway. Track your KMs from May 1st until October 31 and those who complete the full 114km will receive a certificate and will be entered into the final draw

Take a hike along the banks of the scenic Shubenacadie Canal Waterway, where you will find many trails through woodlands and historical canal works. The waterway extends from the Halifax Harbour to the Minas Basin with many multi-use trails.

Now is the time to check out our parks, docks, historical sites and much more! You may not realize it exists in your backyard or that it extends across the province.  It’s ‘Yours To Explore’!

Each week from May to October we will send participants suggested routes. The routes are just suggestions and a way to explore a new trail or area.

Sign up here today and start tracking on May 1st .

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

Transitions Project Funding Announced

 The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) announced on October 29 that a non-repayable Government of Canada contribution of $227,000 was made to the Shubenacadie Canal Commission (SCC) for a new project initiative called Transitions. With the Government of Nova Scotia also contributing $227,000 to this three-year project.

As highlighted in the ACOA news release the SCC will begin research and consultations into initiatives that will highlight the natural and cultural history of the Shubenacadie waterway. The project will include updates to the Fairbanks Centre in Dartmouth. New exhibits in the interpretation centre will promote cultural awareness and the historical contributions of women, Mi'kmaq, Acadian, Gaelic, African Nova Scotians and immigrants to the canal and surrounding areas.

“The SCC is honoured to receive funding from the Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia. Transitions will focus on new and innovative projects that will increase awareness, access and usage of the 114-kilometre Shubenacadie waterway. As well, the project will aim to tell the stories of more diverse peoples whose histories are intertwined with the waterway and canal system and remain to be told through the historical mandate of the SCC.” Said William McIntyre, Chair, Shubenacadie Canal Commission (SCC).

 Full news release can be found here https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2020/10/new-cultural-connections-at-historic-shubenacadie-waterway.html