We went on an all day tour with friends of mcnabs island. The harbour limit is formed by the northern end of its largest island mcnabs island. In january 2018 nslps partnered with then cartography student, johnny eaton, to produce a new map of lighthouses around the nova scotia coast. Theres so much attractions to sea and do in lake 7 halifax. In addition, the plan identifies the actions necessary to support that vision and philosophy. Just a short boat ride away from downtown halifax, mcnabs island is one of the citys best kept secrets and one of nova scotias most unique parks few tourists venture out to the island, in the mouth of halifax harbour, but those who do are rewarded with deserted beaches, old forts to explore, a lighthouse to admire and tranquil walking trails. Mcnabs island is the larger and more diverse of the two islands in the mcnabs and lawlor island provincial park. The battery included four quickfire guns needed to defend halifax against the threat of attack by german torpedo. Jun 18, 2009 there are no plaques explaining the significance of each site, so bring a map the best ones are made by nonprofit group friends of mcnabs island society, mcnabsisland. Visit mcnabs island on your trip to halifax or canada. The ship was quarantined off mcnabs island in findlays cove. Halifax sitting at the entrance to halifax harbour, mcnabs island is a world apart from the hustle and bustle of urban halifax.
Mcnabs and lawlor islands are situate d in the mouth of halifax harbour figure 1. Compiling data for this map resulted in the society updating its database and separating lighthouses into visit, photo op, remote, lost and museum categories. The friends of mcnabs island society lists several hiking trails throughout the island. Found 2 streets in mcnabs island nova scotia, canada. The plan was intended to guide the development and maintenance of a. It once hosted several artillery batteries, and still contains the prince of wales tower the oldest martello tower in north america 1796. Operating primarily from fishermans cove, eastern passage, we offer. Lawlor island is intended as a natural area, and is not open to the public. The island is a provincial park and is just a few kilometres from downtown. I am therefore pleased to formally approve this management plan for mcnabs and lawlor islands provincial park s a plan to guide the actions of. Weather conditions with updates on temperature, humidity, wind speed, snow, pressure, etc. Mcnabs and lawlor islands friends of mcnabs island.
Detailed and highresolution maps of vancouver, canada for free download. The department has adopted five principal mana gement objectives for mcnabs. A wide variety of materials, including maps, military plans, paintings and. The three story house was built in 1917 and the two story house in the early 1920s, they were last occupied in 1972 and the early 1980s respectivly. York redoubt is situated 3 km southwest of mcnabs island.
York redoubt is a redoubt situated on a bluff overlooking the entrance to halifax harbour at fergusons cove, nova scotia, canada, originally constructed in 1793. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Visit mcnabs island on your trip to halifax or canada inspirock. Of the four, mcnabs is the only which visitors are currently allowed regularly, though. Mcnabs and lawlor island government of nova scotia.
Promoting and preserving mcnabs island s many historical and natural features is the friends of mcnabs island society, a volunteer, nonprofit charity. Media in category maps of halifax, nova scotia the following 32 files are in this category, out of 32 total. Mcnabs georges island island dar tmouth bedford bedford basin halifax harbour hali fa x har bou r hali fax har bour georges island woodside ferry terminal alderney f ery t minal halifax dartmouth dow ntow dar tmou h 1 0 mi n u t e s 1 2 m i n u t e s d a r t mou t h har bou r wa l k h ali fa x h arbou w l k 3 kil o m etr es 1. Property details for 3 old military rd, mcnabs island, ns.
This is a nonprofit, volunteer, registered charity that works to help preserve the historical sites on the island. This is causing the island to change and even shrink. Discover mcnabs island is a collection of writings, photos and maps about mcnabs island and to a lesser extent, lawlor and devils islands. In recent years, mcnabs island has been hit by hurricanes, storm surges and unusually high tides. A historical military picture of a cannon at fort ives. This map is effective as of the first regional council meeting held after the 2016 municipal and school board election, and will also apply for the purposes of preparing for and holding the 2016 election. The department has adopted five principal mana gement objectives for mcnabs and lawlor islands provincial park. Contrary to popular belief, boats are actually much safer than cars, which inexplicably sink every time you drive them on water. Mcnabs island ferry is proud to provide the best service and the best prices to the halifax harbour island.
Winter 2008 the rucksack friends of mcnabs island society 3 the first floor of hugonin battery was built in 1899 and used as an officers quarters. Mcnabs island is the largest island at the entrance of halifax harbour in nova scotia. Mcnabs island is located on the eastern side of the mouth of halifax harbour. Mcnabs island, halifax, nova scotia nova scotia travel guide.
A visit to mcnabs island, halifax harbours hidden gem. Mcnabs island welcome to mcnabs and lawlor islands provincial park mcnabs and lawlor islands provincial park, located at the mouth of halifax harbour, comprises all of lawlor island and most of mcnabs island. Help protect the island s natural and cultural heritage. The physical behavior of oil in sandy beaches, mcnabs island, nova scotia pdf mb two sand beaches on mcnabs island, nova scotia, were sampled on a grid pattern in the intertidal zone to examine sedimentoil interaction. Mcnabs georges island island dar tmouth bedford bedford basin halifax harbour hali fa x har bou r hali fax har bour georges island woodside ferry terminal alderney f ery t minal halifax dartmouth dow ntow dar tmou h 1 0 mi n u t e s 1 2 m i n u t e s d a r t mou t h har bou r wa l k h ali fa x h arbou w l k. Discover mcnabs island is more than just a guidebook. The island was settled by britons in 1750s and later by peter mcnab, and mcnab family members lived on the island until 1934. Five island whites lake spruce hill lake morris lake. It played a major role in defending halifax harbour and is now a provincial park. Consisting of that part of the halifax regional municipality described as follows.
The mcnabs island ferry offers island trekkers a three to four minute scenic crossing along the eastern passage to and from the island from the cozy cocoon of fishermans. What we built structures of mcnabs island friends of mcnabs island. Mcnabs island provincial park near halifax, ns a hiking. Halifax commons halifax citadel public gardens scotia square h a l i f a x gottingen st s e s h a r b o u r fort needham memorial park halifax saint marys university dalhousie. Comfortable granville island hotel impresses their guests with an aristocratic setting. News events rucksack newsletters get involved contact. Travel guide to touristic destinations, museums and architecture in vancouver. Detail of early english map of cornwallis island c1750. Fort mcnab, a national historic site operated by parks canada, is situated on mcnabs island. Winter 2020 celebrating 30 yearsfriends of mcnabs island society 1 what shaped mcnabs island and what does the future hold. There are trails and roads all over the island, the main artery running roughly southeast to northwest near the western shore. Oct, 20 mcnabs island paradise near halifax, nova scotia. Mcnabs and lawlor islands provincial park has limited services.
Of the four, mcnabs is the only which visitors are currently allowed regularly, though they need to arrange their own transportation. A wonderful experience exploring mcnabs island cathy and royce were amazing with all their knowled. Hunting is prohibited on mcnabs and lawlor islands provincial park. Aug 26, 2014 halifax sitting at the entrance to halifax harbour, mcnabs island is a world apart from the hustle and bustle of urban halifax. Mcnabs island tour, kayaking, hiking, camping, glamping. Mcnabs island is situated southeast of mcnabs island. Mcnabs island halifax harbour dartmouth lawlor island devils island 500 0 500 1500 yards 250 0 250 500 metres yards metres 40 20 60 40 20 60 80 60 40 100 20 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 120 140 40 60 80 100 20 40 60 80 20 20 40 20 20 60 80 20 40 60 80 100 100 40 40 20 40 20 20 40 60 80 t immins co v e t rail woolnoughs. Discover mcnabs island 2nd edition and poster order form. This canadian island is a veritable garden of decay with countless abandoned structures dotting the landscape. List of streets you can see below map of mcnabs island. Mcnabs island provincial park near halifax, ns a hiking trail. Point pleasant park is a large, mainly forested municipal park at the southern tip of the halifax peninsula. Its 400 ha acres present a combination of historical and natural features, and recreational and educational opportunities.
History and nature tours of mcnabs island and halifax harbour, nova scotia, canada w e l c o m e a b o a r d. It is a history book and nature book wrapped under one cover. Ccra number 88847 4194 rr 0001 trail, hermits trail, howe street, mcnabs pond trail, the cliff trail, searchlight road, the rifle range and several unnamed shortcut trails in the south end. Mcnabs island merchandise for a unique souvenir or gift consider supporting the friends of mcnabs island. Fort mcnab national historic site of canada is operated by parks canada and is situated on mcnabs island. The map has been coloured with coloured pencils to indicate different. The above map shows the network of old roads and trails existing on mcnabs island at the time of this study. Mcnabs island is the larger of two islands located in mcnabs and lawlor island provincial park, in the harbour between halifax and. Island mcnabs island mcgraths cove middle village crouchers forks montague gold mines hubley armdale bayside woodlawn woodside westphal burnside fairview millview goodwood parkdale shad bay greenough ellenvale imperoyal. There are no plaques explaining the significance of each site, so bring a map the best ones are made by nonprofit group friends of mcnabs island society, mcnabsisland.
Mar 18, 2020 mcnabs island is the largest of the four islands in halifax harbour and is a provincial park. The friends of mcnabs island society is excited to host don forbes as the guest speaker for our 30th annual general. Mcnabs island formerly cornwallis island is the largest island in halifax harbour located in halifax regional municipality, nova scotia, canada. Mcnabs island is the largest of the four islands in halifax harbour and is a provincial park. Halifax harbour is a large natural harbour on the atlantic coast of nova scotia, canada, located.
Mcnabs and lawlor islands provincial park has limited. Newsletter of the friends of mcnabs island society the society is a registered charity. Removal of any artifacts from the island is strictly prohibited. View info on every civic address in the halifax regional municipality. Best trails in mcnabs and lawlor islands provincial park.
It is in close proximity to several 100,000 people, but it sees relatively few visitors. Friends of mcnabs island historic park and forts of halifax. Map of governors island, pdf copy of the official visitors map that you can get when you visit the island. The island was settled by britons in 1750s and later by peter mcnab, and mcnab family members lived on the island. Part of the mcnabs and lawlor islands provincial park, mcnabs island is only a short boat ride from halifax or eastern passage, but feels like a world away with its colorful past and unspoiled natural beauty. The larger of the two, mcnabs island is approximately 5 kilometres long and 1. The park is a popular recreational spot for haligonians, as it hosts forest walks and affords views across the harbour and out toward the atlantic. Peter mcnab and family, look at some cool old maps and visit a graveyard.
Mcnabs island formerly cornwallis island is the largest island in halifax harbour located in. Mcnabs island provincial park lies at the mouth of halifax harbor. The other three islands are lawlors island, devils island, and georges island. Mcnabs, comprised of 400 ha acres, presents a combination of historical and natural features. The interior is in rough shape in some parts, but they are in pretty good shape otherwise. The actual dimensions of the vancouver map are 2736 x 2352 pixels, file size in bytes 748826. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from april until october. Beyond hosting events such as picnics, nature and historical tours, the society produces informative newsletters, a guide book, maps and brochures.
The friends of mcnabs island society is a volunteer, nonprofit society, based in halifax, nova scotia, canada and is dedicated to the preservation of the islands of the halifax harbour approaches as regional parks with strong natural, historical, and cultural aspects. Just a short boat trip from various points in the metro area, military and history buffs, birders, hikers, and photographers will be delighted to visit the natural surroundings of mcnabs island. Nearby lawlor island is almost 2 kilometres long and 600 metres at its widest a nd is appr oximately 58 hecta res in size. Readers will find that discover mcnabs island is more than just a guidebook.
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