Overview

Located along Murphy Cove in unceded Wolastoqiyik territory on the Kingston Peninsula, Goldthread Glade (Official Name Pending) offers a diverse topography and protects 31 hectares (77 acres) of forested wetlands, a multitude of mixed wood forest compositions, and an open meadow.

History

With a history of now-regenerating balsam fir and red pine plantations, the Nature Trust acquired this preserve in 2025 thanks to our most successful year of conservation to date.

Ecology

Across this preserve, stands of red spruce (Picea rubens), red maple (Acer rubrum), white birch (Betula papyrifera), and yellow birch (B. alleghaniensis) transition into a flourishing forested wetland. Mossy forest floors show gentle depressions where wildlife frequent, and a meadow abundant with fragrant meadow sweet (Spirea alba) and red raspberries (Rubus ideaus) borders regenerating white ash (Fraxinus sp.) and white pine (Pinus strobus).  

This property also has some previously established trails, making it a wonderful option for recreational activities like birdwatching — there is a high bird presence in the area, with species heard like Swainson’s thrush (Catharus ustulatus), black-and-white warbler (Mniotilta varia), and the Golden-crowned kinglet (Regulus satrapa). 

Access and Activities

To access our Goldthread Glade (Official Name Pending), visitors can drive along Mount Misery Road E and park on the road near the edge of the preserve boundary. If you have any questions or concerns regarding access to this preserve, please contact the Nature Trust at info@ntnb.org 

Please contact the Nature Trust office at (506) 457-2398 or engage@ntnb.org for information about volunteering and fieldwork opportunities.  

*The property is undeveloped and there are a variety of hazards and risks associated with accessing this preserve. Any visitor must assume responsibility for their own actions and safety and are to use the land at their own risk.