Jerry Lawrence Provincial Park, Provincial park in Upper Tantallon, Canada
Jerry Lawrence Provincial Park is a provincial park in Upper Tantallon spanning roughly 750 hectares between Lewis Lake and Round Lake. The area includes walking trails, fishing spots, and facilities designed to welcome visitors with varying mobility needs.
The area was originally called Lewis Lake Provincial Park but received its current name in 2007 to honor Jerry Lawrence, a radio broadcaster and cabinet minister. The renaming acknowledged his contribution to the region.
The park represents Nova Scotia's commitment to inclusive outdoor recreation, featuring specially designed facilities for visitors with varying mobility requirements.
The park is open from sunrise to sunset between mid-May and mid-October with no admission charge for visitors. Parking and facilities are free to use and designed to accommodate different visitor needs.
Round Lake receives regular stocks of brook and rainbow trout, with a special salmon introduction that happened in 2018. This fish stocking makes the lakes a draw for anglers interested in trying different species.
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