Canoe Annapolis County
Route 14 – Lake Alma
Record #:
MCA0380
Last Modified:
11 Apr 2019
Last Full Update:
08 Feb 2018
Location
| Located In | West Dalhousie |
| Where To Find Us | Access: Kelly Bridge at Kelly Brook West Dalhousie |
| Areas Served | Annapolis County |
Contact
| Website | annapoliscounty.ca/community-recreation/waterways-water-access/canoe-annapolis-county/490-canoe-annapolis-county-route-14-lake-alma |
| dryan@annapoliscounty.ca | |
| Phone | 902-665-5010 |
| Contact | Debra Ryan, Recreation Manager |
Description & Services
| Information | The route consists of four lakes varying in size from very small to very large and convoluted. Big Kelly Bog is a pleasant, meandering meadow that eventually broadens out into Big Molly Upsim Lake. The lake is dotted with innumerable islands, points, and coves that offer hours of exploration. Threading a course southward through the lake is an interesting, if somewhat challenging, orienteering exercise. Big Molly should be approached with caution in unfavourable wind conditions, yet the many islands and points will offer natural wind breaks to the paddler. Little Molly Upsim Lake is quite small in comparison, as is Kelly Lake. Lake Alma was the site, generations ago, of extensive log driving activities, and remains of the wooden dams and sluiceways can still be seen. Caution is advised when approaching these structures, as the channels still bear the remnants of submerged timbers and their accompanying iron rods, fittings and spikes. More recent logging activity is also evident in the area, and the paddler may encounter vehicles and large trucks on the portage from Kelly Lake to Lake Alma. Lake Alma serves also as an Entry, Exit point for Route 7, Hendry Lake and its connection to the Milford Lakes system, Route 4. The lake is also the only Entry point for Route 21, East Branch Medway River. Click HERE for launch location(s), map and route details. |
| Trail or Water Route Map |
Special Information
| Tags | Active Transportation ; Annapolis Valley Connect ; Canoe/Kayak ; Maps ; NS Trail Guide ; Outdoor Recreation ; Recreation Categories |
| Categories - General | Canoeing ; Kayaking ; Lakes and Ponds ; Maps |
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