Most entrances other than via alabaster way, have littletono signage or trail markings. That designation prevents the area from being developed for the. Richard butts, clayton developments, and the purcells cove. The documents below address mostly the colonial era. The proposal would keep a large chunk of the purcells cove backlands as green space in perpetuity. I spent the summer of 15 hiking, camping, cottaging, and generally enjoying the blessings of b. Spend your weekends exploring the surrounding area. Of direct interest to the backlands, council asked staff to look into the two. A major firm is making a lastminute attempt to open up the purcells cove backlands to development. Halifax field naturalists purcells cove conservation lands. Shaw wilderness park sets dangerous precedent for future land deals development firm will earn millions in profitsand public park naming rightsby selling the purcell s cove backlands it bought on speculation to hrm. The purcell s cove backlands have been used as unofficial park land by halifax residents for decades. This page provides an overview of the issues affecting the purcell s backlands. Shaw group offers up purcells cove backlands to city for.
Photos purcells cove backlands, halifax, nova scotia. The purcells cove backlands halifax, nova scotia halifaxtrails. The purcells cove backlands landscape is highly susceptible to fire105. Purcells cove backlands targeted for development reality. The backlands are the site of two large lakes colpitt and williams lakes as well as several streams, most notably mcintosh run. The backlands coalition a wilderness gem in our midst. Purcell s cove backlands public hearing council report 3 july 17, 2018 of up to five pieces of infrastructure such as benches. This area is especially important for conservation due to.
This area is especially important for conservation due to its proximity and accessibility to the urban core of halifax. Purcell s cove is a community within the halifax regional municipality, nova scotia, canada, on the west side of halifax harbour from the northwest arm to fergusons cove along route 253. Purcells cove backlands the purcell s cove backlands are a beautiful urban wilderness that overlook halifaxs northwest arm. A january hike to piggy mountain in the purcell s cove backlands. Scarred by the loss of an older brother he idolized, estranged from a father he barely knows, and deeply troubled by the failing health of a mother he adores, eightyearold matthew. Purcells cove backlands the backlands encompass 50 hectares between williams lake, colpitt lake, mcintosh run, powers pond, herring cove, and purcell s cove roads. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The purcell s cove backlands in halifax, nova scotia, by greg taylor exclusively available at shop. Backlands coalition, 345 purcells cove road, halifax, ns. Matte finish, museumquality posters with vivid print on thick, durable, archival paper. Shaw wilderness park sets dangerous precedent for future. But theres no time like the present to get caught up. Click on map to see larger version kevin gray, masters thesis, school of planning, 2005.
Halifax regional municipality and the nature conservancy of canada are partnering to buy the purcells cove backlands. The shaw group has teamed up with the nature conservancy of canada to negotiate an agreement with halifax region over the future of the purcells cove backlands. In july of 2015, the pcnc submitted an application to recognize the recreational, ecological, and cultural assets. Ecological assessment of the plant communities of the. We recognize that these lands are unceded and unsurrendered mikmaw territory. The wlb are part of purcell s cove backlands approximately the 50 ha which include the land between purcell s cove road and herring cove road from williams lake at the northwest end to powers pond at the southeast end. Best trails in purcells cove backlands nova scotia, canada. York redoubt and herring cove provincial park, the north star yatch marina, lakes and just a short drive to crystal crescent beach. Local author carol bruneau reads from her latest novel, a circle on the. Property boundaries for the clayton developments and armco lands have been added. A spring visit to halifaxs vast urban wilderness area known as the purcells cove backlands. The area was devastated by fire in 2009 but has quickly sprouted new growth. From pollys cove, you have plenty of room to explore the expansive coastal views throughout, youll have a unique perspective on the famous lighthouse and village of peggys cove.
As part of the transaction process, a public hearing is required to sell the conservation easement to ncc at a less than market value, which is the main subject of this report. Shaw wilderness park in halifax, nova scotias purcell s cove backlands wilderness area. Amazing views of the halifax harbour, as well, enjoy the history. Interpretation planning purcells cove granite quarries dalhousie.
Purcell s cove is named after bill purcell who ferried people to and from halifax in the 1940s. The purcells cove backlands is a remarkable landscape right at the edge of spryfield. The trail leads up a steep hill and into the backlands woods, along purcell s pond and up to a beautiful look off. Proposal for purcells cove backlands wilderness park. Most people head out to this way only visit peggys cove, but i also recommend visiting the solemnly beautiful swissair disaster memorial, as well as the pollys cove area for an allencompassing experience. The look off offers views of the halifax harbour and city below. The backlands were zoned urban reserve in the 2006 regional plan.
Were thrilled that this opportunity has been presented to us, said kathleen hall, cochair. It was once home to a rock quarry, providing much of the stone now seen on many of halifaxs historic buildings. Hiking to kings quarry, through the arnellnapier conservation land. The purcells cove backlands are a beautiful urban wilderness that overlook halifaxs northwest arm. A particularly dramatic landscape is found in the purcell s cove backlands, near halifax.
The backlands coalition aims to protect the unique wilderness of the purcell s cove, herring cove and williams lake. Halifaxs newest proposed urban wilderness park, the purcells cove backlands are home to some of the most unique landscapes youll ever see. The purcells cove backlands, shown in figure 3, include the entire area. The nature conservancy of canada and citizens groups are pressing halifaxs council to consider a proposal to purchase 153 hectares of wilderness near the city from a development company. Lets have a quick refresher on the purcells cove backlands, which is that stretch of undeveloped land roughly between spryfield and purcells. Purcell s cove backlands regional council report 4 september 20, 2016 aside from oceanview drive and a series of rural streets in fergusons cove that are comprised of single detached dwellings, the area to the south of the lands is largely undeveloped through to herring cove. Halifaxs purcells cove backlands early spring youtube. After years of effort by local residents, this landscape is extremely close to finally becoming protected.
The agreement with the shaw group will see the company build the parking lot at the purcells cove road access point. Historical importance of the purcell s cove quarries. A novel of the american west the american west trilogy paperback may 5, 2015. Williams lake, purcell s cove and the backlands williams lake, purcell s cove and the backlands together are one of five development hotspots in hrm which exemplify how their greenbelting solution would help preserve natural areas, save the municipality money and maintain recreational and cultural uses. Interpretation planning for purcells cove quarries dalhousie. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Hrm strikes tentative deal to acquire, protect purcells cove backlands. Purcells cove is located on the western shore of the northwest arm of halifax. It features rolling granite rock whalebacks and a landscape of berries, clean lakes and amazing views over wilderness and the halifax peninsula. Proposal for purcells cove backlands wilderness park promoted by. The purcell s cove neighbourhood committee pcnc has also shown an interest in protecting the cultural heritage value of the purcell s cove backlands.
Interpretation planning purcells cove granite quarries. Williams lake conservation company, halifax regional municipality. It features rolling granite rock whalebacks and a landscape of berries. Kings quarry trail is a short out and back trail located in the purcell s cove backlands, near halifax, nova scotia. More than 50 rural and urban groups from across halifax who believe in using a greenbelt to direct growth from nature to our mainstreets. Council had a long discussion in camera on the purcell s cove backlands though and im able to share some details now because the municipality has reached a tentative deal with the propertys owner, the shaw group, and with the. Find the best offers for your search purcells cove. The area is also a breeding spot for more than 40 species of birds, while. Her group has campaigned for years against any development on the purcells cove backlands, and the site in question is the largest privately held section of the area from williams lake to herring. The backlands coalition aims to protect the unique wilderness of the purcell s cove, herring cove and williams lake backlands. The little place that helped build halifax city millington, elsie on. Lets have a quick refresher on the purcells cove backlands, which is that stretch of undeveloped land roughly between spryfield and purcells cove.
Posted in parks and protected areas, urban wilderness park leave a comment. We thank kevin gray, masters in urban planning 2005, for this trail map. This is your community bulletin board, to inform and be informed. The backlands are bordered by purcell s cove road and herring cove road, extending from williams lake at the northwest to powers pond at the southwest. Tildens book, interpreting our heritage, was one of the first texts written about. The alliance has identified five development hotspots in hrm including the purcell s cove road backlands which exemplify how their greenbelting solution would help preserve natural areas, save the municipality money and maintain recreational and cultural uses. Located in the southwest portion of the north west arm, purcell s cove is a place with a mysterious aura, filled with jagged fields of rocky outcrops and subcrops. Purcells cove backlands the backlands encompass 50 hectares between williams lake, colpitt lake, mcintosh run, powers pond, herring cove, and purcells cove roads. We are seeking information about traditional use of the backlands by the mikmaw.
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