KINGSBURG COASTAL CONSERVANCY
Nova Scotia, Canada
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Conservation ... Providing access ... Partnering with others
Our work
Jodie Turner photo
Our Mission
To conserve and protect shoreline, wetlands, beaches, freshwater habitats, fields and forests, and to ensure that access to these places, both on Kingsburg peninsula and in neighbouring areas, remains available to the public forever.
Our Work: Conservation
Gaff Point - a unique, unspoiled promontory of 124 acres. Owned with partners, the Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Nova Scotia Nature Trust, this land is stewarded by the KCC.
Kingsburg Pond - one of the few cases in the province where a saltwater pond completely converted to freshwater, and the site of a series of inter-dunal swales.
Beach Hill Commons - an ocean-front meadow on Hirtle's Beach.
This beautiful 2.5 acre tract, purchased with donations by the residents
of Beach Hill Road, Kingsburg, is open to all for picnics, painting, and enjoying the view.
The Beach Hill Commons Association monitors the land. They can be contacted through the KCC to inquire about other
uses of the Commons.
Kingsburg Beach - two parcels in this
protected beach area. One, donated by Marina Spidle and her family. A second, was purchased in the Spring of 2008 by KCC.
We have learned first-hand that even when land is designated as "protected" it is not always fully immune to the
pressures of development. Laws and their interpretation can change, political will can waver, and even data can be
reinterpreted. When the KCC is given protected land, or is able to purchase such land - we can ensure it will never be
subject to such pressures!
The KCC Board
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Marion Homer
Chair - Bob Buckley
- Dave Cosh
- Don Galbraith
- Stan Smith
- Rick Welsford
Wetland bordering Lily Pond in Kingsburg - with one of the rarest types of wetlands in Nova Scotia, 500 year old inter-dunal swales.
Conservation easements - placed by the Burch family on three of their properties in the historic area of Kingsburg,
helping to preserve an open, scenic area within the Village. A conservation easement is a legal tool available for
those who wish to retain ownership of their land, but protect it by placing it under the care of a conservation organization.
Sand Dollar Beach & the Rose Bay Salt Marsh
- important for access and protection, a favorite area with frontage on Rose Bay
Our work: Providing Coastal Access
Hirtles Beach - a wide beach, owned by the Province and the Municipality of
Lunenburg, offers extensive parking, wonderful walking and swimming.
In Kingsburg, take the first right onto Hirtles Beach
road. The KCC works with the Hirtles Beach Management Committee to help ensure safe use for both visitors and the environment.
Some board walks and a bench are in place, but at this point access to the beach itself is over the rocks.
Gaff Point - a rugged headland with steep cliffs to Hartling
Bay and the LaHave estuary, is accessed by hiking to the southwest end of Hirtles Beach.
Signs near the Hirtles Beach
parking area, and again at the beginning of the trail, direct hikers toward approved trails. Safety signage appears along
the trail. No camping or fires are allowed at Gaff Point. Facilities are available at the Hirtles Beach parking lot.
Sand Dollar Beach - a family-friendly beach with warm shallow waters and the
occasional sand dollar. A few parking spaces and a short flight of stairs down. No facilities available.
The Beach Hill Commons - a wonderful ocean view and lovely old meadow for
picnicking and walking.
Kingsburg Beach - accessed via a short climb over the rocks, starting at the
parking area. Go to the end of Kingsburg Road, take a short left hand jog and then a right to the unmarked parking area.
Our work: The Coastal Access and Trails Project
The KCC has launched a new project designed to ensure access to our coastal area of Atlantic Canada forever. Building on existing traditional walking trails and access points, the project will include the development of a network of coastal access points and trails, as well as a coastal discovery programme. Susan Pond of Kingsburg is spearheading the CATs project for the KCC. In the coming months, we'll be making updates as this exciting project moves forward.
Our work: In Partnership
The KCC is part of the Community Based Environmental Monitoring Network, based at St. Mary's University. Click for KCC Newsletter report (pdf) scroll to Page 24.
The Coastal Coalition of Nova Scotia is a group of nearly 30 organizations and many individuals working to raise awareness of coastal issues and the need for provincial leadership and planning.
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The Municipality of Lunenburg and the KCC work together to monitor and maintain the parking and access points at Sand
Dollar Beach.
The Area Advisory Committee of the Municipality of Lunenburg meets regularly to address issues of our District 3.
Land use regulations and by-law revisions are an ongoing challenge in a fast growing area such as ours. The KCC
regularly attends these meetings in order to keep abreast of the issues and to keep environmental issues on the agenda.
or for more information about KCC and our activities, please or write:
Box 1, Site 1A, Rose Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, B0J 2X0
Dee Hilburt photo