GENERAL INFORMATION

     Name:            Wallace Bay National Wildlife Area Trail
     County:          Cumberland County
     Ownership:       Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada
     Trail Length:    3.75 km
     Season:          Year Round


EMERGENCY INFORMATION 

     Emergency:       911


DIRECTIONS

From Pugwash drive 9.7km toward Tatamagouche on highway #6.  Approximately 2km 
past the highway #368 turn-off (on your right) turn left onto Aboiteau Road. There
is a large white park sign on your left at the corner of highway #6 and Aboiteau 
Road. A parking area is on the left 1.2 km down this bumpy road (before the Wallace
River), and the trail entrance/exit is by the signs at the western end of the parking
lot.  The boundary of the wildlife area is marked with blue signs depicting a "loon".


ACTIVITIES

     Walking:             Y        Hiking:         Y
     Mountain Biking:     N        XCountry Ski:   Y
     ATV:                 N        Horse:          N
     Snowmobile:          N        Coastal:        N
     Loop:                Y        Wheelchair:     N
     Wheelchair Assisted: N  


DESCRIPTION

The northern portion of this loop (the riverside) transverses a flat, hard surfaced 
dyke, with a view of the river and the marsh.  There are numerous bird watching 
opportunities along the way, including a view blind at 1150 meters. The southern 
portion of the loop passes through mixed woods with some sections predominated by
spruce and other sections predominated by young hardwoods.  The single-track, rooty
path passes through wet stretches, and travelers can expect to see wild roses, 
pheasants and green undergrowth.  

Wallace Bay National Wildlife Area is a shared use area.  Hunting, fishing, and 
trapping (by humane methods) are permitted during the scheduled seasons. The area 
is a favorite area for waterfowl hunters during the fall. The wearing of blaze orange
during hunting seasons is strongly advised.