Campground Consultation
We’ve been working for over two years on the development of a campground facility on the MCFC license area. After sorting through land use approval with the Department of Lands and Forestry, we’re happy to announce that we have the green light to start sharing plans with the public. The current proposal will be open for public comment to December 15th, 2020, and we will be hosting an in-person site visit on November 15, 2020 from 2-4pm.
The campground offers a unique way to experience the wilds of Kespu'kwitk (southwest NS), through walk-in, backcountry-style camping. By only offering walk-in access, our users will have the ability to enjoy the experience of backcountry camping within a 400m walk from their vehicles. The campground will feature 12 sites scattered throughout a mature mixed-wood forest, many of which front beautiful Lower Stave Lake, and one fully accessible site.
Although we have gone through a full review of potential ecological values through the Department’s IRM review process, we recognize there is a history of traditional use in this area and want the public to freely provide input prior to construction. The Crown has completed consultation with the Mi’kmaq through the Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO), but the MCFC is keen to receive feedback, questions and comments from local Mi’kmaq communities and residents as well.
Check out the photos below for a preview of our future campsites!
