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Shelburne River:
First Heritage River in Province!
September 20th, 1997 Shelburne, N.S. - The remote and pristine, Shelburne River System has been declared a Heritage River, the first such designation in the province. The 53 kilometre river runs through portions of Digby and Queens counties and borders on the southern boundary of Kejimkujik National Park. The Heritage designation was announced on September 19th, at a ceremony involving officials from the federal and provincial governments, the Bowater Mersey Paper Company and the Nova Scotia Power Corporation...partners in developing a management plan for the river. The Shelburne River is said to be the last true wilderness river left in Nova Scotia. It has remained undisturbed for decades and is inaccessible. It is also an important area for wildlife; home to the largest moose population on mainland Nova Scotia. Several important habitats exist along the river including stands of old growth hemlock, rare pine forests and extensive barrens. In recent years the river has been used by wilderness campers and canoeists who are required to obtain a permit from the provincial government to access the region.With the new designation, travellers will still require a permit and will have access to designated campsites that include an outhouse and firegrill.
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