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Chignecto National Wildlife Area Trail

Amherst Point Migratory Bird Sanctuary

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Record #: MCC0002
Last Modified: 29 Nov 2021
Last Full Update: 29 Nov 2021

Location

Located In Nappan
Where To Find Us
946 Southampton Rd
Nappan, NS B0L 1C0
Areas Served Nova Scotia

Contact

Website www.ec.gc.ca/ap-pa/default.asp?lang=En&n=99288819-1
E-Mail ec.enviroinfoec@canada.ca
Phone 1-800-668-6767
Contact Canadian Wildlife Service

Description & Services

Information This trail is 2.5 km interpretive loop around Laytons Lake. There are many species of birds and other wildlife to see. Hiking, wildlife observation and cross county skiing are permitted. Refer to Public Notice signage posted on site for permitted and prohibited activities. 
 
Directions: 
Take exit #3 off highway 104. Turn left onto the Southampton Road (from Truro, or right from New Brunswick) and drive towards Nappan. 
 
A grey and black Government of Canada sign marks the entrance 3 km past the Wandlyn Inn. The boundary of the National Wildlife Area is marked with signs depicting a "loon." 
 
A blue Migratory Bird Sanctuary sign marks the entrance 3 km past the Wandlyn Inn.  
The boundary of the sanctuary is marked with signs depicting a "loon". 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This trail is 2.5 km interpretive loop around Laytons Lake. There are many species of birds and other wildlife to see. Hiking, wildlife observation and cross country skiing are permitted. Refer to Public Notice signage posted on site for permitted and prohibited activities.  
 
Directions:  
Take exit #3 off highway 104. Turn left onto the Southampton Road (from Truro, or right from New Brunswick) and drive towards Nappan.  
 
A grey and black Government of Canada sign marks the entrance 3 km past the Wandlyn Inn.  
The boundary of the National Wildlife Area is marked with signs depicting a "loon".
Categories - General Cross Country Ski Trails ; Hiking Trails ; Maps

Special Information

Tags Cross Country Skiing ; Fundy Connect ; Hiking ; NS Trail Guide ; Outdoor Recreation ; Recreation Categories ; Snowshoeing ; Trails ; Walking