Sea Dog Cove Nature Preserve

This 74-acre property was donated to the Trust as an eco-gift by David and Rosemarie Jory in December 2006. It spans the width of the Kingston Peninsula with frontage on the Kennebecasis River on both ends: Barlow's Bluff to the south and Sea Dog Cove to the north. The Kennebecasis River is listed as an Environmentally Significant Area; marshy shoreline and undisturbed riverine forest of red and white ash, eastern cedar, basswood and red maple contribute to the property's ecological value.
The property is habitat for a variety of migratory birds including species of duck, goose, loon, and Great blue heron. Its surrounding waters are host to schools of Banded Killifish and harbour seals. Peregrine falcon, a COSEWIC "threatened species," have also been spotted in the area.
The property is one of a few protected areas in the vicinity, including the Nature Trust's Long Island properties and Nature Conservancy properties further north on the Kingston Peninsula.
The Jorys have owned the land since 1983. They planted seven thousand red pine on the property during their ownership, which have now grown into a mature forest. Inspired by Freeman Patterson's life estate on Shamper's Bluff, they became interested in a similar agreement to protect their property. The couple currently lives in Saint John and hopes that the public will enjoy the beauty of their property for years to come.