Halifax’s New Shaw Wilderness Park

In this article, originally written for the Chebucto Hiking Club, Kathleen Hall describes the history of the founding of the Shaw Wilderness Park.
Established in 1968 for the Preservation of Williams Lake

In this article, originally written for the Chebucto Hiking Club, Kathleen Hall describes the history of the founding of the Shaw Wilderness Park.

Today (May 14, 2020) would be the 100th birthday of one of the founding fathers of the WLCC – Dr. Kenneth (Ken) Hall.

On Earth Day the Ecology Action Centre hosted several online presentations. The first presentation is of local interest to us. It discusses Halifax’s urban wilderness areas and mentions our new Shaw Wilderness Park in the Williams Lake backlands.

“… this morning they were so disoriented, they flew out of the water and took refuge on the lawn, which is something they normally never do.”

Collecting trash and debris that collects along the shoreline adds purpose to the exercise and improves the views of the coves and islands that we enjoy!