Terence Bay Wilderness Area
| Terence Bay Wilderness Area | |
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 Interactive map of Terence Bay Wilderness Area | |
| Location | Nova Scotia |
| Nearest city | Terence Bay |
| Area | 4,551 hectares (11,250 acres) |
| Established | January 26, 2004 |
| Governing body | Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change |
Terence Bay Wilderness Area is a protected wilderness area in Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada, adjacent to Terence Bay, a rural community.[1][2] The wilderness area is governed by the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change under the province's Wilderness Areas Protection Act.[3][4]
Geography and ecology
[edit]Terence Bay Wilderness Area comprises approximately 4,551 hectares (11,250 acres) in area.[5] There are vulnerable species in the area, such as rare lichens and the endangered mainland moose.[6]
History
[edit]Terence Bay Wilderness Area was established on January 26, 2004.[1] The province acquired private parcels of land for addition to the wilderness area in 2004, 2015 and 2020.[5]
Access
[edit]Terence Bay Wilderness Area can be accessed via Nova Scotia Route 306 and Nova Scotia Route 333, as well as minor forest roads. Vehicle use inside the wilderness area is prohibited, with the exception of authorized maintenance operations.[6]
See also
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References
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- 1 2 Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada. "Place names - Terence Bay Wilderness Area". geonames.nrcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ Mussio, Russell (2016-07-03). Nova Scotia & PEI Backroad Mapbook. Mussio Ventures Ltd. ISBN 978-1-926806-34-1.
- ↑ "Terence Bay Wilderness Area Designation of Additional Lands - Wilderness Areas Protection Act (Nova Scotia)". novascotia.ca. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ Change, Department of Environment and Climate (2009-04-01). "Wilderness Areas FAQs | Protected Areas". novascotia.ca. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- 1 2 Change, Department of Environment and Climate (2009-04-01). "Terence Bay Wilderness Area | Protected Areas". novascotia.ca. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- 1 2 "Vehicle Access in Terence Bay Wilderness Area" (PDF). novascotia.ca. Winter 2010.
External links
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