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Hendry Lake Route 7 45 45 45 This route connects Route 4, the Milford Lakes system and Route 13, the Lake Alma system. It is the access route to the West Branch Medway River, and is one of two access routes to the East Branch Medway River. The route consists of five lakes, two streams, and several portages; three of which are of considerable length. It lies entirely within lands owned by the province of Nova Scotia, formerly the Medway District lands of Bowater Mersey Paper Company. Past and present forestry activity is evident along the portages, which in most cases follow forest roads and trails. The lakes are undeveloped, offering many sandy beaches and secluded paddling. There are many intersecting access roads in the area; attention to directions and pacing of distances while on the portages is advised. The route crosses the Medway Lakes Wilderness Area, where vehicle access is restricted. Vehicle access in Crown land areas where commercial forestry operations are being carried out may also be restricted. Length: 18 km Time: 2 days Approach: Milford Lakes: South from Annapolis Royal approximately 28 km along Highway No. 8 to Lake Munroe and the entry/exit point to Route 4, Milford Lakes. Follow Route 4 to First Branch Lake, turning easterly into Thomas Cove. Lake Alma: South from Middleton approximately 30 km along Highway No. 10 to Albany Cross, and intersection of West Dalhousie Road. Turn right (WEST) and follow West Dalhousie Road approximately 3 km to Big Kelly bridge entry/exit point. Follow Route 14 to Lake Alma. Entry, Exit Points: Thomas Cove: On north side of cove at beginning of Portage No. 1. Lake Alma: On west side of Lake Alma, at the Randolph Stream. Landmarks: 1. Old mill site and sawdust pile. 2. Remains of wooden dam at bridge. Route Classification: Intermediate Portage Information: 1: 2.6 km On north side of Thomas Cove. Carry along trail and continue through old cutover 300 m to intersection of access road. Turn right (NORTHWEST) and follow road 70 m to intersection of second access road. Continue across second road, following older road 1000m to end. Follow trail 500 m to Frog Lake and launch at old mill site. 2: 334 m On right (EAST) side of Bear Lake Runs. 3: 68 m On left (WEST) side of Bear Lake Runs. 4: 870 m At sand beach in cove on northeast side of Bear Lake. Carry along road 350 m to intersection with logging road at top of hill. Turn right (SOUTHWEST) and carry along road 200 m to pile of stones on left (NORTHEAST) side of road. Carry along trail through old cutover and woods 250 m to George Lake. Caution: Trail from road to lake not well marked or maintained.
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This route connects Route 4, the Milford Lakes system and Route 13, the Lake Alma system. It is the access route to the West Branch Medway River, and is one of two access routes to the East Branch Medway River. The route consists of five lakes, two streams, and several portages; three of which are of considerable length. It lies entirely within lands owned by the province of Nova Scotia, formerly the Medway District lands of Bowater Mersey Paper Company.
Past and present forestry activity is evident along the portages, which in most cases follow forest roads and trails. The lakes are undeveloped, offering many sandy beaches and secluded paddling. There are many intersecting access roads in the area; attention to directions and pacing of distances while on the portages is advised.
The route crosses the Medway Lakes Wilderness Area, where vehicle access is restricted. Vehicle access in Crown land areas where commercial forestry operations are being carried out may also be restricted.
Length: 18 kmTime: 2 days
Approach: Milford Lakes: South from Annapolis Royal approximately 28 km along Highway No. 8 to Lake Munroe and the entry/exit point to Route 4, Milford Lakes. Follow Route 4 to First Branch Lake, turning easterly into Thomas Cove.Lake Alma: South from Middleton approximately 30 km along Highway No. 10 to Albany Cross, and intersection of West Dalhousie Road. Turn right (WEST) and follow West Dalhousie Road approximately 3 km to Big Kelly bridge entry/exit point. Follow Route 14 to Lake Alma.
Entry, Exit Points: Thomas Cove: On north side of cove at beginning of Portage No. 1.Lake Alma: On west side of Lake Alma, at the Randolph Stream.
Landmarks: 1. Old mill site and sawdust pile. 2. Remains of wooden dam at bridge. Route Classification: Intermediate
Portage Information:
1: 2.6 km On north side of Thomas Cove. Carry along trail and continue through old cutover 300 m to intersection of access road. Turn right (NORTHWEST) and follow road 70 m to intersection of second access road. Continue across second road, following older road 1000m to end. Follow trail 500 m to Frog Lake and launch at old mill site. 2: 334 m On right (EAST) side of Bear Lake Runs. 3: 68 m On left (WEST) side of Bear Lake Runs. 4: 870 m At sand beach in cove on northeast side of Bear Lake. Carry along road 350 m to intersection with logging road at top of hill. Turn right (SOUTHWEST) and carry along road 200 m to pile of stones on left (NORTHEAST) side of road. Carry along trail through old cutover and woods 250 m to George Lake. Caution: Trail from road to lake not well marked or maintained.
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This route consists of two man-made lakes that are dammed portions of the Bear River, and that serve as holding ponds for the Nova Scotia Power Sissiboo Development. The ponds are not connected by a navigable waterway, and separate launches into each will be required.
First Pond is quite small in area, and offers sheltered paddling, even in difficult weather conditions. The pond has some cottage development. Second Pond offers small islands and a canal to explore. The Sissiboo Development was one of the first power systems established in the province and, although these ponds are flooded areas, they show minimal shoreline impact.
Length: First Pond: 1.5 kmSecond Pond: 3 kmTime: 1 day
Approach: South from Annapolis Royal 7 km along Highway No. 8 to juncture of Highway 101. West along Highway 101, 22 km to Exit 24 at Smiths Cove. South along River Road 6 km to village of Bear River.
Entry, Exit Points: First Pond: East from bridge at Bear River, 5 km along Clementsvale Road to intersection of Greenland Road. Right (SOUTH) along Greenland Road, 3 km to intersection of Negro Line Road. Right (WEST) along gravel road, 3 km to intersection of road to dam. Right (NORTH) along dirt road, 500m to shore. Launch at small beach.Second Pond: East from bridge at Bear River, 5 km along Clementsvale Road to intersection of Greenland Road. Right (SOUTH) along Greenland Road, 3 km to intersection of Negro Line Road. Right (WEST) along gravel road, 5 km to canal. Cross over pipeline and continue 1 km to shore. Launch at beach.
Parking: At Entry, Exit Points
Landmarks: 1. NSP Power Generating Station
Route Classification: Novice
Portage Information: No portaging required.
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The Municipality of the County of Annapolis does not have control over the canoe routes, portages or wilderness tent areas listed in this guide, and therefore assumes no responsibility for the safety of the canoeist paddling the route, walking the portage, or using the wilderness tent areas.
We recommend that users approach all canoe routes and wilderness tent areas in a safe and responsible manner, and conduct visual inspections whenever possible and practical.
Conditions can change through fluctuating water levels, addition of natural debris, and commercial logging activity.
As we are not the owners of any of these lands or routes, any special arrangements must be made directly with the owners and you are accountable to them for any damage, loss or other problems that you may cause.
Although the information in this guide is believed to be accurate, we assume no liability for any errors or omissions that may exist, or for changes that may have occurred on the routes after the publication of this guide.
We recommend, as a supplement to the information herein, that you use Natural Resources Canada 1:50,000 topographical series maps of the general canoe routes.
Annapolis County Recreation Services requests that you read the sections on Safety, Equipment, Trip Planning and Wilderness Ethics before you travel on the lakes and waterways of the region.
Always tell someone where you are going and when you are returning. Please be aware that many portages/canoe carries are not marked.
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