A Game Sanctuary is an area set aside to protect wildlife, particularly game species, by restricting or prohibiting hunting, trapping, and other potentially harmful activities. They are established under provincial wildlife or game acts and serve as refuges for breeding and population recovery.
Game Sanctuaries are part of a broader protected areas network that the Province of Nova Scotia maintains to conserve wildlife, habitats, and ecosystem services such as clean water and carbon storage.
Pictou County Administrative Area Sub Categories: Conservation Areas / Game Sanctuaries / Indian Reserves / Nature Reserves / Municipality / Protected Beaches / Provincial Parks / Wildlife Management Areas / Wilderness Area
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The Sunnybrae Game Sanctuary is a large protected wildlife area in Pictou County, established in 1930. It helps protect woodlands, lakes, and wetlands near the community of Sunny Brae, offering important habitat for wildlife.