Canso Coastal Barrens Wilderness Area

Canso Coastal Barrens Wilderness Area comprises approximately in area. The coastline of the area has many natural features, such as islands, inlets, bays, small salt marshes, peninsulas, harbours, lagoons, headlands, and beaches. The wilderness area has exposed, granite bedrock barrens and patches of mature coniferous forest. == Ecology ==

Canso Coastal Barrens Wilderness Area provides habitat for several birds, seals, and whales. The wilderness area is also home to the arctic-alpine plants. Breeding, migrating, or overwintering birds include the Blackpoll Warbler, Fox Sparrows and Boreal Chickadee. == History ==

Canso Coastal Barrens Wilderness Area was established in January 23, 2004 == Access ==

Canso Coastal Barrent Wilderness Area can be accessed via Nova Scotia Trunk 16 and Nova Scotia Route 316, as well as minor forest trails. == See also ==