The “FOFL” is a volunteer, non-profit, community based environmental organization whose main goal is to preserve and protect the integrity, water quality, and shoreline of First Lake, a large fresh water lake located in the community of Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia.

Come travel our 7 km active transportation trail, by foot, snowshoe or ski. Our Trail head locations are at First Lake Drive and Glendale Drive, additional entry points are also located on the South side below Glendale Avenue on Chandler drive opposite Shea Street and a second entry from Cobequid Road following McGee drive then left on Chandler . Our trail pathways consist of crusher dust, sidewalks and boardwalks.

First Lake offers many great recreational opportunities, including kayaking, canoeing or fishing. Sackawa Canoe Club is a short distance away from Sackville Arena. Kinsmen Beach includes picnic areas and a splash pad during the summer months. Note that there are no lifeguards on duty, so the beach is currently swim at your own risk.