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Baie Verte
Baie Verte is located in New Brunswick
Baie Verte
Baie Verte
Location in New Brunswick
Location Canada
Coordinates 46°00′N 63°56′W / 46.000°N 63.933°W / 46.000; -63.933
Type Bay
Part of Northumberland Strait
River sources Gaspereau River, Tidnish River
Primary outflows Northumberland Strait
Ocean/sea sources Gulf of St. Lawrence
Basin countries Canada
Surface area 770 km2 (300 sq mi)
Islands Ephraim Island
Settlements Port Elgin

Baie Verte is a large bay in Canada. It covers about 770 square kilometers (297 square miles). This bay is found along the northern coast of Nova Scotia and the eastern coast of New Brunswick. It's like a smaller part of the bigger Northumberland Strait.

About Baie Verte Bay

Baie Verte is one of the biggest bays in the Northumberland Strait. Its northern edge is near Cape Tormentine. The southern edge is at Aggermore Point, close to Amherst Shore. The bay opens up to the north and east into the Northumberland Strait. New Brunswick forms its northern shore, and Nova Scotia forms its southern shore.

Islands in the Bay

The only important island in Baie Verte is Ephraim Island. You can find it near Upper Cape, in New Brunswick.

Marine Life and Wildlife

Baie Verte is a special place for many animals. Sea birds build their nests here. It's also a nursery area for young fish and shellfish. The western part of the bay has large salt marshes. These marshes are important homes for many wetland animals.

Fun Activities

There are several places along the bay where people can have fun. These include:

Communities Along the Bay

The village of Port Elgin is the largest town right on the bay. Many other communities are located along the shoreline, from north to south:

In New Brunswick

  • Cape Tormentine
  • Cape Spear
  • Upper Cape
  • Bayside
  • Timber River
  • Port Elgin
  • Baie Verte

In Nova Scotia

  • Tidnish Bridge
  • Tidnish Cross Roads
  • Lorneville
  • Amherst Shore
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