Lorne Street Storm Water Mitigation Trail
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| Difficulty | accessible |
| Trail Type | loop |
| Distance | 1.4 km |
| Estimated Time | 30 mins |
| Surface Type | crushed rock |
| Elevation Change | 4 meters |
| Features | pond, statues |
| Trail Markers | none but easy to follow |
| Scenery Rating | recreational |
| Maintenance Rating | well maintained |
| Cell Reception | strong |
| Dog Friendly | on a leash |
| Fees | none |
From the Sign
The Chignecto Balance
A public art installation by Canadian sculptors Mary-Ann Liu & Paul Slipper, December, 2020.
This installation encompasses rain and kinetic movement in considering the effects of climate change on the delicate balance of human activities and nature, focusing on local plant life, bird life, and industry.
The two upper elements of the sculpture highlight the Chignecto region's highway transportation corridor and migratory bird routes. The cattail represents plantlife and serves as a balance point on which these two elements pivot.
Allowing the transport truck and heron to each turn into the wind exposes the viewer to the constant struggle between human forces and nature.
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Description
The Lorne Street Storm Water Mitigation Trail is a new trail around a storm water mitigation pond in Sackville. The trail starts by traveling along the back the junkyard on Lorne Street, along an old railbed. The trail then loops around the circular pond with an island in the middle, between the railroad tracks and St. James Street. Another trail extends out to access Charles Street. Off the end of the trail from Charles Street is a small path down to the edge of the pond. The pond is mostly surrounded by open fields but there are a few patches of trees. There are several statues, sculptures and benches around the trail.
Directions
From Route 2 take exit 504 and turn towards Sackville. Drive for 1.5 kilometres until you come to the stop lights at bridge street. Turn left onto Bridge Street and then at the next block turn right onto Lorne Street. Park in the long parking lot on the left. The trail runs along the front of the parking lot. Get on the trail and turn right.
You can also access the trail from the Sackville Waterfowl Park. At the waterfowl park get on the old railbed trail (long and straight trail at the far end of the park) and head right towards downtown. This old railbed trail will take you past the parking area mentioned above to the Lorneville Storm Water Mitigation Trails.
Trail Last Hiked: May 26, 2023.
Page Last Updated: Feburary 19, 2024.