Amet Sound facts for kids
Amet Sound is a large area of water found in Nova Scotia, Canada. It's like a big bay connected to the Northumberland Strait. This sound is special because it's very sheltered. This means its smaller bays and harbors are safe places for boats, especially during big storms. It's named after Amet Island, a small island nearby.
Geography
Amet Sound is quite wide and not very deep. It stretches about 19 kilometers (12 miles) from east to west. It is also about 7.8 kilometers (4.8 miles) from north to south. Two pieces of land, Malagash Point and Cape John, separate it from the main Northumberland Strait.
Inside Amet Sound, you'll find several smaller water areas. These include Tatamagouche Bay, Barrachois Harbour, Brule Harbour, and John Bay. The total area of the sound is about 112.2 square kilometers (43.3 square miles). Its edge, or perimeter, is about 84 kilometers (52 miles) long. The deepest part of the sound is about 12.5 meters (41 feet).
The water level in the sound changes with the tides. On average, the tide goes up and down by about 1.6 meters (5.2 feet). Sometimes, during very large tides, it can change by more than 2.5 meters (8.2 feet). The land area that drains water into the sound is called the watershed. This watershed covers about 971.7 square kilometers (375.2 square miles). The two main rivers that flow into Amet Sound are the Waugh River and the River John.
What People Do Here
The land around Amet Sound is mostly used for farming and fun activities. The Barrachois Harbour Yacht Club is a popular spot for boating. Many people enjoy sailing and other water sports there.
A Tim Horton Children's Camp is located on Tatamagouche Bay. This camp offers fun experiences for kids. You can also visit Nelson Memorial Park near Tatamagouche. It's a nice place for picnics and has beautiful flower gardens. Rushtons Beach provincial day use park is another great spot. It's located in Marshville and is perfect for a day out.
The main towns near the sound are Tatamagouche and River John. Tatamagouche is on the Waugh River. River John is at the far eastern end of the sound. Long ago, in the early 1900s, there were many factories here that canned lobsters.
