Upper Nine Mile River Watershed Surface Water Quality Assessment

Findings from the most recent surface water sampling event on November 18, 2025, conducted at 12 locations across the Upper Nine Mile River watershed situated north of the Five Bridge LakesWilderness area show no apparent chemistry concerns from local industry, construction, or residential/ commercial pollution. This event was the 6th sampling event conducted since 2014….

Regional Plan Update: Provincial Review

On June 19, 2025, Halifax Regional Council approved the 2025 Regional Municipal Planning Strategy. The Province of Nova Scotia’s Minister of Municipal Affairs informed the municipality on August 8, 2025, that the plan could not be accepted or approved in its current form. This included rezoning of the Five Bridges Wilderness Heritage Trust property (PID…

Annual General Meeting

Sunday, April 19, 2026 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Estabrooks Hall, Lewis Lake Join the volunteer Board Members of the Five Bridges Wilderness Heritage Trust as they share financial summaries, project successes and plans for the year ahead at the Trust’s Annual General Meeting. Special guest Hughstin Grimshaw‑Surette from the Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council, who…

Annual General Meeting News

The Five Bridges Wilderness Heritage Trust proudly hosted its’ 22nd Annual General Meeting as an in-person event on Sunday, March 26 at the Estabrooks Hall reconnecting with many supporters and members. It was a wonderful chance to review recent accomplishments, financials and challenges, and to welcome Michael Coward, of Simms Settlement, as a new volunteer…