East Hants

Nova Scotia

The Shubenacadie River is a river in Nova Scotia, Canada. It has a meander length of approximately 72 km from its source at Shubenacadie Grand Lake to its mouth at the historic seaport village of Maitland on Cobequid Bay, site of the building of the William D. Lawrence, the largest wooden ship ever built in Canada. The lower 30 km of the river (from the point where the Stewiacke River meets to the mouth) is tidal and the river experiences a tidal bore twice daily, with some bores reaching up to 3 m in height at certain points along the river. (June 2007)

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The Shubenacadie River is a river in Nova Scotia, Canada. It has a meander length of approximately 72 km from its source at Shubenacadie Grand Lake to its mouth at the historic seaport village of Maitland on Cobequid Bay, site of the building of the William D. Lawrence, the largest wooden ship ever built in Canada. The lower 30 km of the river (from the point where the Stewiacke River meets to the mouth) is tidal and the river experiences a tidal bore twice daily, with some bores reaching up to 3 m in height at certain points along the river. (June 2007)

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A top the largest cave in Nova Scotia
Across the fundy bay from Economy you'll find burntcoat head park. Experience the biggest tides in the world, and walk on the ocean floor. Check the tide schedule before you go!
Enfield showing a river or creek

Popular cities in East Hants

Nova Scotia Lakes
Mount Uniacke
Known for Golf and Museums
Love golf and museums? Get away to Mount Uniacke!

Reasons to visit

  • Uniacke Estate Museum Park
Enfield featuring a small town or village
Enfield
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Bars
Thrill to a range of outdoor adventures, including wildlife spotting and rafting over rapids, at this attractive riverside town.
Chubby porcupine trying to find some young leaves to munch on. Taken while hiking in back country Nova Scotia, Canada.
Elmsdale
Known for Historical, Gardens and Walking
Come to relaxing Elmsdale and enjoy its gardens, history, and food.
The Shubenacadie River is a river in Nova Scotia, Canada. It has a meander length of approximately 72 km from its source at Shubenacadie Grand Lake to its mouth at the historic seaport village of Maitland on Cobequid Bay, site of the building of the William D. Lawrence, the largest wooden ship ever built in Canada. The lower 30 km of the river (from the point where the Stewiacke River meets to the mouth) is tidal and the river experiences a tidal bore twice daily, with some bores reaching up to 3 m in height at certain points along the river. (June 2007)

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Shubenacadie
Known for Golf and Natural parks
Love golf and parks? Get away to Shubenacadie!
Lantz
Lantz
Venture to Airlane Golf Club and Oakfield Golf & Country Club—just two of the sights around Lantz.
Maitland
Maitland
Known for Culture and Museums
Experience Maitland: its culture, museums, and more!

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