On-site Attractions
Camp Evergreen is located directly on the Trans Canada Trail in St. Fintan's, centrally situated in Bay St. George South. From Heatherton to Highlands there is much to see and do if you are a nature lover. From rivers, ponds, streams and oceans to campgrounds, local farms and swimming holes they have it all. If you like to hike, use ATV, side-by-side, snowmobile, snowshoe, cycle or ski you can get almost anywhere from Camp Evergreen. Just minutes from Crabbes River protected area you can visit one of the most picturesque sites in the area. Crabbes River property is 606 acres (245 hectares) of forest intersected by the Crabbes River. The native forest is a mix of black spruce and balsam fir, with several impressive yellow birch. Formerly part of the provincial Private Woodlot Management Program, NCC's stewardship of the property includes management and restoration to maintain the health of the forest. The majestic Crabbes River and its tributaries that run through the property are a robust riparian ecosystem. An analysis of data from the Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre revealed that a number of rare plants are found in the riparian habitat of the Crabbes River, both along the headwaters of the river and in the lower estuary. In addition to the unique flora present along its banks, the Crabbes River hosts wild Atlantic salmon and is a provincially scheduled salmon river. NCC's Crabbes River property has a rich human history. The lot was sold by Robert G. Reid to Sir William C. Van Horne of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) in 1900. Sir William C. Van Horne was a CPR railway official during the height of rail expansion in Canada. Some of his accomplishments include leading the rapid expansion of the main line railway through the prairies, launching the Empress line of Pacific steamships and founding the famous CP Hotels. The property had been held within the Van Horne family since it was registered in 1918. Camp Evergreen is walking distance to a local convenience store where you can find just about anything you need in a pinch. Of course, the camp is just one-hour drive from all major town amenities but there are enough small businesses in the area to supply your camping and outdoor needs.