Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area, Urban wilderness area near Halifax, Canada.
The 1,767-hectare protected land contains woodlands, lakes, watercourses, and wetlands at the edge of Halifax between Bayers Lake Business Park and Tantallon.
The Metropolitan Area Planning Committee first recognized the conservation value of this region in the 1970s, leading to its official wilderness designation in 2009.
Local residents demonstrated strong environmental commitment by submitting 1,400 letters supporting wilderness preservation, successfully opposing development plans in 2016.
Visitors can access hiking trails from Lakeshore Drive, though navigation requires caution as paths remain unmarked and unmaintained throughout the wilderness area.
This location contains the highest elevation point on Halifax's Chebucto Peninsula, providing views of Ragged Lake, Cowie Hill, and surrounding urban landscapes.
Location: Halifax
Inception: 2009
Website: https://novascotia.ca/nse/protectedareas/wa_BlueMountainBirchCove.asp
GPS coordinates: 44.67650,-63.71930
Latest update: March 27, 2025 06:30
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