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BALANCING ROCK ATTRACTION HAS FOUND NEW FRIENDS
Balancing Rock Volunteer Maintenance Crew
L- R Gordon Wilson-Rob Hersey-Roger Outhouse-Bob Powell
Back Barry Faulkner
During the fall of 2011 meetings were spearheaded by the Municipality of the District of Digby to talk with local parties interested in the sustainability of the Balancing Rock Trail and other trail development in the area. The meetings were well attended and it was agreed that the best way to proceed would be to ask the Municipality if it would assist local interest groups in establishing a not-for-profit society. The objectives of this society would be to work toward the future planning and operation of this world famous attraction.
It was generally accepted by everyone at the meeting that there are probably 12,000 visitors at the Balancing Rock each year. It was also considered that with all the physical improvements to the trail, including signage, that there could easily be an increase to 15,000 visitors.
The Municipality of Digby and the Digby Area Recreation Commission have both been huge supporters in this development and continue to be a great resource and assistance as this process continues. If you are wondering how this type of recreation, green space, and recreation development can help our region you only need to check surveys as to why tourists visit Nova Scotia. You will see tides, coastal hiking, breathtaking seascapes, and adventures like whale watching are all high on the list. We have all of these BIG TIME and few could argue with that. |
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