Minas Basin, Inlet in Nova Scotia, Canada
The Minas Basin extends as a sub-basin of the Bay of Fundy, featuring four distinct sections including Minas Channel, Central Minas Basin, Cobequid Bay, and Southern Bight.
French Acadian settlers established communities around the basin in the late 1600s, constructing extensive dyke systems to transform tidal marshlands into agricultural fields.
The Mi'kmaq people maintained connections to the basin through fishing, gathering, and navigation long before European contact, establishing seasonal settlements along its shores.
The basin contains multiple rivers, including the Shubenacadie, Cornwallis, Avon, Gaspereau, and Salmon, providing essential water resources for surrounding communities.
At Burntcoat Head, the basin records the highest tidal range globally, measuring over 16 meters during spring tides, creating powerful currents exceeding 8 knots.
Location: Nova Scotia
Part of: Bay of Fundy
GPS coordinates: 45.25000,-64.16583
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:37
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