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​Sustainability

Sustainable Tourism Practices & Geotourism at Trout Point Lodge of Nova Scotia
"At first glance, a quintessentially Canadian lodge-style hotel – but Trout Point has a difference in the form of its forward-thinking, eco-focused design."
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As a nature lodge located in a pristine protected wilderness area adjacent to a major river system, Trout Point Lodge, Limited carries out various policies and practices that:
  • Encourage appropriate and sustainable use of the local environment
  • Diminish or eliminate negative impacts on the local environment and culture
  • Create positive impacts and inputs in the local economy
  • Encourage self-sustaining systems using local and renewable resources
  • Diminish the use of non-renewable resources
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Trout Point first earned 5 Green Keys in 2007
Trout Point Lodge has received a 5 Green Key rating from the Green Key Global program:

"A hotel that exemplifies the highest standards of environmental and social responsibility throughout all areas of operations. The hotel employs cutting edge technologies, policies, and programs that set the international standard for sustainable hotel operations."

Green Accolades

  • Inaugural Parks Canada Sustainable Tourism Award
  • TripAdvisor GreenLeaders Platinum level
  • 3 Star Rating from the Sustainable Restaurant Association
  • Finalist, Geotourism Challenge 2009, "Power of Place: Sustaining the Future of Destinations," National Geographic Society and Ashoka's Changemakers
  • Inaugural Green Restaurant Award, Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia
  • "Canada's top eco resorts" Globe & Mail
  • World's top 10 eco lodges USA Today
  • "Canadians Look to Eco-Friendly Vacations" Travel Press
  • 5 Best Eco-Friendly Hotels and Lodges in the World Greenopia
  • "Cool Green Hotels in Canada," MSN Travel
  • "Culinary Ecotourists Turn Wilderness Foraging into Dinner," Scientific American
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Trout Point's main lodge uses 100% clean, pollution free energy from Bullfrog Power

Practices & Policies

The Lodge's practices and policies include:

CONSTRUCTION, GROUNDS & BUILDINGS

Utilizing ceiling fans, 3 foot roof overhangs, and cross-ventilation for cooling and not using air conditioning or HVAC systems 

Utilizing natural light in guest and public areas whenever possible

Use of energy-efficient lighting (compact flourescent, LED, & dimmable) in all possible public and guest room locations and in employee work and storage areas -- now surpassing 90% of all lighting in the Great Lodge, Beaver Hall, and Black Bear Cottage

Routine maintenance of heating and refrigeration systems optimum efficiency

No use of aerosol sprays

Installing a professionally designed and large-capacity waste treatment facility

Gray water/waste feeding of vegetable, herb, and flower gardens near the main lodge

100% Use of solar-powered and/or rechargeable landscape lighting 

The use of natural materials in constriction, including materials with high thermal mass and 100% natural color wool carpeting with eco-friendly padding

Wood-fired outdoor cedar hot tub instead of electric heated tub

Defined swimming area and floating docks in the Tusket River, in lieu of treated swimming pools

Monitoring energy use in order to create more efficient practices


HOUSEKEEPING & GUEST SERVICES

Using bulk dispenses for L'Occitane amenities, and not using single-use containers, thus reducing waste

Use of non-chemical, natural cleaners in guest rooms, public areas, and whenever feasible in all areas of Lodge buildings

Separation and recycling of plastics, paper, glass, cans, and organic wastes, including placing recycling bins in guest units

Encouraging guests to use towels over more than one day, thus cutting down on detergent, water, and electricity use

Laundering sheets only on every third day, or upon check-out, unless requested sooner

Making minimal use of paper products for marketing efforts and within the Lodge, use of 100% recycled paper for rack cards, toilet paper, and paper towels

Providing guests with information about the local environment and the Tobeatic Wilderness Area, in particular (scroll down)

Encouraging low-impact and LEAVE NO TRACE enjoyment of the Lodge property, local wilderness area, river, and lakes amongst guests

Eliminated all plastic straws and the Lodge now uses recycled paper straws

Cold-water washing and/or use of high-efficiency washers


KITCHEN & CUISINE

Emphasizing the use of sustainable seafood resources, in consultation with organizations such as www.seachoice.org, such as harpooned swordfish, longlined haddock, farmed oysters and mussels, trolled yellowfin and big eye tuna, and American lobster (that is a type of lobster, not lobster from the USA), Acadian Caviar which is the world's only sustainable caviar

100% of baked goods made in-house from organic flours whenever possible, eliminating wasteful plastic packaging

Use of Fair Trade coffees and teas

Use of certified organic and Fair Trade chocolate

Use of certified organic sugar

Use of greens, vegetables, flowers, and herbs from the Trout Point gardens and on-site production of cheeses

Composting of 100% of organic wastes for use in the Lodge's vegetable, flower, and herb gardens

Meal service managed in prix-fixe manner eliminating food, energy, and water waste through careful planning

Purchasing food ingredients in bulk whenever possible, minimizing packaging waste

Using locally-grown organic fruits and vegetables as first priority, and non-locally grown organic products whenever feasible including local farmers such as River View Farm in Caanan, St Isodore Farm / Gary Arnet in Argyle and vegetable-grower Matt Cottreau in Kemptville


Environment, Ecology, & Society

Hiring locally in the Kemptville, Nova Scotia community and using local guides

Spearheading the development of the Billy's Hill Trails in the Tobeatic Wilderness Area and committing to long-term maintenance of the trails, in cooperation with the Nova Scotia Department of Environment

Spearheading the creation of the Acadian Skies & Mi'kmaq Lands Starlight Tourist Destination and Reserve

Selling back 100 acres of wilderness land to the Province, to join the Tobeatic Wilderness Area

Maintaining on-site vegetable, flower, and herb gardens that use no chemical pesticides or herbicides

Building and creating roads, trails, and paths that minimize impact on the local environment and forest

Encouraging car-pooling among employees and for supply-purchasing trips & encouraging bicycle use on the property 

Regular maintenance of hotel vehicles

Cooperation with the Nova Scotia Departments of Environment, Labour, and Natural Resources and compliance with all regulations

Supporting other local businesses through preferential purchasing

Encouraging employee continuing education and on-the-job training, including travel opportunities and online education courses 

Charitable donations, including to the Sierra Clubs in Canada and the United States, Ecology Action Center, Longue Vue Gardens, and the Kidney Foundation

Encouraging and contributing to the development and maintenance of the local community infrastructure

In addition to the HAC ECOmmodation rating of 5 Green Keys, Trout Point Lodge has received the top rating of 6 green triangles from Best Green Hotels, and a 5 Star rating from Eco Hotels of the World .
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​TROUT POINT LODGE OF NOVA SCOTIA
189 TROUT POINT ROAD, EAST KEMPTVILLE
NOVA SCOTIA B5A 5X9, CANADA
+1 902 761 2142
INFO@TROUTPOINT.COM
www.troutpoint.com
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    • Main Lodge
    • Beaver Hall
  • Packages
    • All Packages
    • Spring Yoga Retreat
    • Celebrate
    • Romance
    • Girls Getaway
    • Fly Fishing
    • Starlight Culinary Escape
    • One Night Getaway
    • Two Night Getaway
    • Three / Four Night Getaway
    • Elopement
  • Dine
    • Cuisine
    • Sample Menus
    • Wine List
  • Experiences
    • The Tobeatic Wilderness
    • Forest Bathing
    • Stargazing Resort >
      • Astro Conditions
    • Rock & Ice: Geo-excursions
    • La Région Bon Temps . . . toujours acadienne
    • Yarmouth and Acadian Shores
  • Events
    • Luxury Corporate Retreat
    • Special Occasions
    • Weddings
    • Elopements
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Getting Here
    • What To Bring
    • Policies