Port L'Hebert Pocket Wilderness Trail

Today we headed to Port L’Herbert to explore the Pocket Wilderness Trail. Surprising, this park is no longer serviced, but remains in great condition. The three kilometre trail is well marked, and includes many boardwalks over any wet areas, and three look-off decks on the waterfront.

Learn more below, and on the Trails NS website at:  Port L'Hebert Pocket Wilderness Trail

"The Port L'Hebert trail was Bowater Mersey's first Pocket Wilderness. It opened in 1979 as a project to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited by Nova Scotian financier, IW Killam.

The Port L'Hebert Harbour is named after Louis L'Hebert, Champlain's apothecary on his voyage to Nova Scotia in 1604. It is a well-known wintering ground for migrating Canada geese. There is eel grass, open water, and the minimal disturbance the geese need to survive the harsh winter months. The Canadian Wildlife Service has designated the upper end of Port L'Hebert, including the delicate shoreline along the Pocket Wilderness, as a waterfowl sanctuary."