Explore Wetlands in Nova Scotia

Explore a local wetland—they’re beautiful places to explore, relax and connect with the outdoors. Click below for wetlands ready for your visit any time of year.

Annapolis Marsh

Visitors can walk the 37-acre (15-hectare) wetland on a 1.2-kilometre loop (French Basin Trail) within the historic town of Annapolis Royal. The crushed gravel trail surface is perfect for families out for a stroll with small children in tow.

Brookfield Marsh

Brookfield Marsh is a Ducks Unlimited Canada wetland restoration in partnership with Lafarge Canada. The short, easy trails that loop around the wetland provide great views of wildlife species such as American black duck, blue-winged teal, tree swallows and muskrat. Interpretive signage will enhance your wetland knowledge.

St Andrew's Marsh

Stroll down a wooded trail from the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park to an observation deck with a view of the 234-acre (95-hectare) wetland. Watch for birds such as great blue herons, bald eagles, Canada geese, American black ducks and mallards.

Lock 6 Park Wetland

In summer, the park is bursting with green, and the sounds of wildlife. Winter is more muted but no less beautiful. Maintained by the Shubenacadie Canal Commission, the park is in Horne’s Settlement, called Jioqjimusikek in Mi’kmaq, meaning “place of the white maple". Interpretive trails, Boardwalk.

Miner's Marsh

This marsh was restored in 2007 by Ducks Unlimited Canada. Nestled in the Annapolis Valley, the area has milder winters than most of the Maritimes and you may find uncommon birds, like cardinals, here. A two-kilometre trail system and bridge are maintained by the Town of Kentville for everyone to enjoy. Maintained trails.

Missaquash Marsh

This is the largest managed wetland in Atlantic Canada at 6,245 acres (2,527 hectares) and contributes significantly to the biodiversity of the Chignecto Isthmus. The marsh is a popular site for boating, angling and hunting.

Pu’tlaqne’katik floodplain

Pu’tlaqne’katik floodplain is a popular hiking and bird-watching location—the South Shore Annapolis Trail runs right through here. The floodplain is a haven for special and even rare wildlife species such as Blanding’s turtles, eastern ribbon snakes, monarch butterflies, barn swallows and more.

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