Portobello Provincial Park
County
Halifax
Size
1.64 hectares
Classification
Unclassified
Status
Reserve
Location NS Atlas
67 Z 1
Managed As
Supporting Park
Overview
Small property which protects important elements of the historic Shubenacadie Canal
Protection Values
Contains old lock, canal works and inclined plane associated with the historic Shubenacadie Canal. Part of a broader system of properties associated with the Shubenacadie Canal.
Education Values
Shubenacadie Canal
Tourism Values
Shubenacadie Canal; portage between Lake Charles and Lake Williams
Outdoor Recreation Values
Canoeing / kayaking as part of the Shubenacadie Canal system.
Walking trail
Annual Visitation
Unknown
Other Site Considerations
Limited vehicle access, with small parking lot.