Bogumil Pacak-Gamalski
Dartmouth in Nova Scotia is the second largest city – after Halifax – in the province with a population of well over 70,000 people. As a city, it is hardly a spectacular city and definitely not a metropolitan centre or vibe, although it does have a few very picturesque neighborhoods and interesting old Downtown around Portland and Queen Streets. But what it lacks in city attractiveness, is certainly not true to its green spaces, the city’s parks.
The abundance of water both ocean and fresh creates many opportunities. It has numerous smaller and larger lakes active in beautiful parks and trails. Sullivan Pond, Banook Lake, Albro Lake, and Spectacle Lake to name more important ones, allow for water sports, walks, and some offer also swimming.
But none of them can match the natural beauty of Shubie Park. A large area of heavily forested trails and remnants of Shubie Canal with old water locks (a XIX century waterway that was built to connect Sothern and Northern Nova Scotia – no longer operational) offers spectacular scenery. And all of it is surrounded from both ends by gorgeous Lake Micmac and Lake Charles. You can satisfy your thirst for long walks or kayaking. And if the day is hot – you will end up on the shore of Lake Charles and go for a lovely swim (my personal favorite).
A few days ago I went there for such walk. Enjoy the view.
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