Bras d'Or Lake Biosphere Reserve

The estuarine ecosystem contains five lengthy channels in its northern section and numerous bays extending throughout the southern region of Nova Scotia.

Following the Holocene period, rising sea levels transformed the complex river system into an inland sea with connections to the Atlantic Ocean.

Four Mi'kmaq communities maintain permanent settlements within designated reserves across the watershed, preserving their traditions through generations.

Visitors access the reserve through a 1.4-kilometer causeway connecting to mainland Nova Scotia, where they find opportunities for fishing and wildlife observation.

The reserve encompasses 356,788 hectares of land, featuring steep hills reaching 300 meters and extensive wetland systems throughout the territory.

Location: Nova Scotia

Inception: 2011

Website: http://blbra.ca

GPS coordinates: 45.88690,-60.70380

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:31