Volunteer – Boardwalk Demo Day

We had a great day on Saturday as volunteers removed boards from the Baddeck boardwalk in preparation for construction. It was a bit of a production, with pry bars, chain saws, and plenty of teamwork, but the energy and enthusiasm made it a great success.

A big thank you to everyone who came out, including members of the Baddeck Nordic Club, trail groups, and community volunteers.

Many of the removed boards are still in good shape and will be reused by the community for trail projects and other creative purposes. Construction starts tomorrow, and the boardwalk is now officially closed to the public for the duration of the work. We will continue to share updates and photos on the progress as the project moves forward.

Stay tuned, and thank you again to everyone helping bring this project to life!

Boardwalk Board Removal Begins Saturday

As part of the Baddeck boardwalk project, work will begin this Saturday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m. to remove some of the existing wooden boards in advance of construction starting on May 12.

This initial phase is being carried out by members of the Waterfront Baddeck Committee, along with community groups including Baddeck Nordic and local trail groups. Many of the boards are still in good condition, and rather than sending them to landfill, we are encouraging reuse. Some boards will be stored by the Village, and others may find new life in trail projects or other community use.

You may notice a bit of activity around the boardwalk this weekend as people come by with safety gear and pry bars to assist with removal.  If there are extra boards available, we will make them available for pickup.

The boardwalk will be officially closed once board removal begins.

Stay tuned for more updates.

Alex and Mabel Moved for Safe Keeping

After releasing the bolts, Mabel and Alex raised themselves up, took a longing look towards Beinn Bhreagh, and then turned to go up Water Street, briefly casting a glance towards Washabuck before heading out into Big Baddeck to get away from it all. On arrival at the destination they took a cool shower and have settled down into their new surroundings. — Ashley Black, Village of Baddeck Public Works