12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Carters Beach Nature Reserve

County

Queens

Size

95 ha

Classification

Nature Reserve

Status

New

Conditions Apply?

No

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Overview

Beach and offshore islands near Port Mouton

Ecological Values

Habitat for nationally and provincially endangered piping plover

Outstanding example of dune development

Outdoor Recreation Values

Swimming at Carter’s Beach

Sea kayaking

Forestry Values

Low importance for forestry

Other Resource Values

Low mineral potential

Low petroleum potential

Medium wind potential

Conditions

Exclusions and Vehicle Access

Additional Comments

Some OHV use.

Parking concerns, access to lighthouse, and site management issues to be addressed though local stewardship agreements.  Electrical infrastructure requirements to be addressed in consultation with NSPI.