Paddle Lunenburg/Queens
River Route: Additional River Suggestions
Record #:
LQR0034
Last Modified:
11 Apr 2019
Last Full Update:
13 Jan 2015
Comments
| Public Bulletin | Neither South Shore Connect.ca nor the Lunenburg-Queens Recreational Coordinators/Directors Association own or control the canoe routes, portages or campsites listed in this guide, and assume no responsibility or liability for the safety of those using the canoe routes, walking the portages, or using the campsites. lt is recommended that users approach all canoe routes, portages and campsites in a safe and responsible manner. Conditions can change through fluctuating water levels, natural debris, and logging activity. Arrangements must be made directly with the owners of the portages and campsites. South Shore Connect.ca and Lunenburg-Queens Recreational Coordinators/Directors Association are not liable for any errors or omissions in this guide. |
Location
| Located In | South Shore Region |
| Where To Find Us | NS |
| Areas Served | Lunenburg County ; Queens County (NS) |
Contact
| chaughn@chester.ca | |
| Phone | 902-275-3490 |
| Contact | Chad Haughn, President, LQRCDA |
Description & Services
| Information | ADDITIONAL RIVER SUGGESTIONS A few additional river routes are briefly described here so paddlers will at least know of them. Safety information is either unavailable at this time or minimal so you’ll have to find out more on your own. The page numbers are from A Map of the Province of Nova Scotia, an invaluable reference book for residents and visitors alike (Scale 1:250,000) The Gold River - Page 14 and 15 Skill level - Intermediate to Expert Start - New Ross bridge Finish - below the railroad bridge in Chester Basin Distance - 30 kms A high level run that drains fast, this challenging route should be done in kayaks or canoes with air bags. Look for three sets of falls: Skerry falls, Salmon Falls and Burnt Potato Falls. Portage the first and third falls. Salmon Falls has a sneak route river left. The river right route has a slab that can entrap a paddler underneath.  The Broad River - Page 10 Intermediate paddling and backcountry skills. Topographic map 21 A/3, 21 A/2 and 20 P/15. Start - Lake Rossignol at Dam #1 on the Mersey River Finish - Up a rough logging road just south of the Broad River bridge on Highway 103. Travel about 5 km up this road to a bridge. Distance - About 30 km Time - Two days This is an isolated backcountry route with several lakes, long stillwaters and some portaging. From Dam #1, paddle west to the brook into First Lake. From Second Lake, portage 2 km into Broad River Lake and down the Broad River to another First Lake. The river is mostly stillwaters from here to the logging road bridge. Mushamush River - Page 15 Skill Level - Intermediate Start - Little Mushamush Lake Finish - Clearland or Mahone Bay A short exciting run if the water is high enough (fall, winter or spring). Expect a couple of very short portages. Past Clearland, the river becomes much rockier requiring some skilled manoeuvres. Five Rivers - Page 16 Skill level - Up river- beginner, down river - intermediate Start - Bridge on Highway 103 Finish - White Point From the start point, you can paddle up a stillwater for about 2 kms. Here you can see lots of pitcher plants, an unusual looking plant that eats bugs and is indicative of poor nutrients. Paddle back to your starting point. Below the bridge is a short, exciting whitewater run that can be done in high water. |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Children under 16 with adults - please use own discretion depending on skill level |
Special Information
| Established | 1998 |
| Tags | Boat Launch ; Canoe/Kayak ; Maps ; NS Trail Guide ; Recreation Categories ; South Shore Connect |
| Categories - General | Canoeing ; Kayaking ; Maps ; Recreational Rivers |
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