2017 Fall Hiking Series

It's almost that beautiful time of year...FALL!!! And, with this comes our fun, fall adventure, the Fall Hiking Series in partnership with Hike NS.

It is a great line up this year. I hope you are able to join us!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Bohaker Trail, Delaps Cove Wilderness Trail (October 15th)
Located at 2077 Shore Rd. West, in Delap's Cove, we will meet at the trail map by the parking lot. Just 24 km from Annapolis Royal this trail system is located on the shores of the Bay of Fundy in Annapolis County. The hike is a beautiful 2.2km loop with a 43 foot waterfall. There is some uneven ground and steep banks along the trail.

Hemlocks & Hardwoods Trail, Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site (October 21st)
The trail is approximately 5 kms in length, takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
We will be meeting at the Visitor Information Centre parking lot (on your right as you enter the Park).  From here, we will all travel together to the Big Dam parking lot where the trail begins. If you happen to miss the group at the Visitor Information Centre, no worries, there is great signage to take you to the Big Dam parking lot.

Valleyview Provincial Park (October 28th)
Located at 960 Hampton Mountain Rd, Hampton. Come join us and take in the breath-taking view of our Annapolis Valley. This trail will lead you through a beautiful wooded area with an amazing look-off feature. This trail is considered moderate due to some hilly areas and some uneven ground.

 

Seeking Representation on Advisory Committees

County Continues to Seek Representation on Advisory Committees
The Municipality continues to seek interested individuals to fill vacancies on the following Advisory Committees:

• BRIDGETOWN AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE – 3 vacancies
• BRIDGETOWN SOURCE WATER PROTECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE – 3 vacancies
• CORNWALLIS PARK AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE – 2 vacancies
• EAST END AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE – 2 vacancies
• GRANVILLE FERRY SOURCE WATER PROTECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE – 2 vacancies
• LAKE CADY SOURCE WATER PROTECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE – 2 vacancies
• LAKE CADY WATER SUPPLY AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE –3 vacancies
• LAWRENCETOWN WATER SUPPLY AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE – 2 vacancies
• UPPER CLEMENTS AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE – 2 vacancies

 For information about what these committees do, please visit the County website at www.AnnapolisCounty.ca, and click on the following categories from the drop down menu: Legislative Services; Policies; 1.3.6 Advisory Committees and Boards.

As a committee member you will work in a team environment; listen to and be respectful of the opinion of others; communicate effectively and constructively; and make recommendations to Council based on these discussions. An honorarium and reimbursement of travel expenses is provided.

To qualify as a citizen appointee, applicants must have no outstanding taxes, fees, charges or liens owing to the Municipality at the time of appointment. Except as otherwise noted, every person shall be qualified to be appointed as a citizen member of a committee who is a Canadian citizen of the full age of 18 years and has been ordinarily resident in the municipality or in an area annexed to the municipality for a period of six months.

An application to serve on a board or committee can be as simple as a letter, email, or facsimile which includes your: civic, email, and mailing addresses; phone numbers – land line and cell; the reasons why you wish to serve on the committee; and how you meet the criteria. A sample application letter can be provided at your request. 

For additional information, please contact Wanda Atwell, Sr. Administrative Assistant at watwell@annapoliscounty.ca or 902-532-2193.