Dover Island (Nova Scotia)

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The Back Side of Dover Island

Dover Island an island located one mile (1.6 km) off the shore of Halifax, Nova Scotia. It is considered by many to be the best bouldering area around Nova Scotia and the premier bouldering destination in Atlantic Canada.^{[citation needed]} Dover Island has a combination of quality bouldering problems and breathtaking scenery. It is home to over 100 bouldering problems concentrated in a tiny area ranging from V0 to V10, with many new problems yet to be discovered. It is also a vacation spot, occasionally hosting weddings.

1 Fauna
2 Transportation
3 Bouldering Problems
4 Events
5 Nova Scotia Climbing Related Links

[edit] Fauna

Dover Island has 13 known rare and endangered species including one of the highest concentrations of the Slender Blue Flag Iris^{[citation needed]} and it is suspected to have at least 50 rare and endangered species.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Transportation

Most locals arrange transportation to the island with a local fisherman/blacksmith.

[edit] Bouldering Problems

Orgasmatron (V0)
The Coffin (V2)The Bear (V4)
Orangutan (V4)
John Doe (V4)
The Wave (V5)
Bulldog (V6)
Orange Crush (V6)
Behave (V7)
Exciter (V7)
I Heel Good (V7)
One Scoop (V8)
White Trash (V8)

[edit] Events

Climb Nova Scotia hosts Boulderfest every year on Dover Island. Boulderfest is a popular event that usually sells out within the first day of ticket sales.