Girl Guides of Nova Scotia

Guiding in Nova Scotia is fortunate to have camp properties around the province that can be used for day, weekend and longer events.

These crests are from:

Sherbrooke Lake Camp is just outside New Ross. Brownie, Guide, Pathfinder, winter and survival camps. Yearly saw minimum of 240 girls use facility. Used since 1975. .

Lewis Lake is located in Mount Uniacke. Originally developed in 1957, the "Owls Nest" was an ideal location for Brownie Pack Holidays. The original building has been demolished. There is a residential building "Anne Fraser House" as well as a tenting site. .

Camp Kanada in West Petpeswick recently celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015. A renovated residential building, "Helen Bethune Lodge" as well as numerous tent sites comprise this popular camp that has been well used over the past five decades. .

Hardwood Lake Camp is located in Kings County just outside the town of Berwick. Built in 1955, the camp has been the site of special camps including a national Jubilee Camp in 1960 celebrating the nation's 50th birthday and the 1963 national Heritage Camp. .

Camp Cumberland is located in Middleboro, Cumberland Co. .

La Cabane is situated in West Pubnico. Officially opened in 1973,the lodge included a large recreation room, kirchen and sick room. .

Camp Wohelo is located outside Bridgewater in Lunenburg County.

Reference: Artifacts  Girl Guides of Nova Scotia Box A3

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