The Margaree River Wilderness Area is a wilderness area located in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, adjacent to Kingross. It protects the northeast Margaree River, a Canadian Heritage River. The wilderness area has a variety of recreational values, such as wilderness hiking, exploring, and fishing.
Geography The Margaree River Wilderness Area comprises approximately in area. The wilderness area helps protect water quality of the Margaree River. Steep slopes in the wilderness area lead to fast-flowing tributaries of the northeast Margaree River.
Ecology The Margaree River Wilderness Area provides habitat for fish, such as Atlantic salmon, brook trout, and gaspereau, as well as unique plants and animals. Mammals and birds include the Canada Lynx, American Marten, bicknell's thrush, and the rusty blackbird.
History The Margaree River Wilderness Area was established on December 3, 1998, and was expanded on November 25, 2015.
Management and protection The Raven Head Wilderness Area is managed by the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change under the province's Wilderness Areas Protection Act.
See also
List of protected areas of Nova Scotia Margaree Salmon Association
References
External links
OpenStreetMap - Magaree River Wilderness Area