On June 1, 2020, Parks Canada will begin a safe, gradual opening of some outdoor locations in national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas.
Find out what this means for the following provincial parks on the Parks Canada website.
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
Fort Anne National Historic Site
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Sit
Port-Royal National Historic Site
Sable Island National Park Reserve
As of June 1, visitors will be able to access the following services and facilities:
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
Green spaces including Lighthouse trail, Old Town trail, Royal Battery trail and Kennelly’s day use area
(Kennington Cove beach will open later in June to ensure safe access and safety measures are in place.)
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
– All look-offs
– Trails including Franey, Fresh Water Lake, Clyburn, Broad Cove Mountain, Jack Pine, Jigging Cove, Mica Hill, Aspy, Lone Shieling, MacIntosh Brook, Benjie’s Lake, Bog, Corney Brook, Le Vieux Chemin du Cap-Rouge, Le Buttereau, Le Chemin de Buttereau, Salmon Pools and Acadian
– Day use areas including North Bay Beach, Warren Lake Beach, Big Intervale, La Grande Falaise, La Rigouèche, and Neil’s Brook and Grande Anse picnic areas.
– All beaches
– Fishing with permits (purchased in advance at participating locations)
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
Rooftop terrace, green spaces and walkways
St. Peters Canal National Historic Site
Operation of locks and swing bridge, green spaces and walking trail
Marconi and Canso Islands National Historic Sites
Green spaces
Updated site specific information:
Fort Anne National Historic Site
Fort Edward National Historic Site
Georges Island National Historic Site
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Port Royal National Historic Site