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{{Short description|Shallow inlet on the east coast of Nova Scotia, Canada}} |
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[[File:FortAnne ViewOfBasin 2009.jpg|thumb|300px|View of Annapolis Basin from [[Fort Anne]], at [[Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia|Annapolis Royal]] ]] |
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The basin takes its name from the [[Annapolis River]], which drains into its eastern end at the town of [[Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia|Annapolis Royal]]. |
The basin takes its name from the [[Annapolis River]], which drains into its eastern end at the town of [[Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia|Annapolis Royal]]. The basin measures approximately {{convert|24|km}} northeast-southwest and {{convert|6|km}} at its widest from northwest to southeast. |
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It is a sheltered and mostly shallow water body, framed by the ridges of the [[North Mountain (Nova Scotia)|North Mountain]] and [[South Mountain (Nova Scotia)|South Mountain]] ranges of the Annapolis Valley; the basin is geologically a continuation of the valley floor. A break in the North Mountain range at the northwestern edge of the basin, called [[Digby Gut]], provides an outlet to the Bay of Fundy. |
It is a sheltered and mostly shallow water body, framed by the ridges of the [[North Mountain (Nova Scotia)|North Mountain]] and [[South Mountain (Nova Scotia)|South Mountain]] ranges of the Annapolis Valley; the basin is geologically a continuation of the valley floor. A break in the North Mountain range at the northwestern edge of the basin, called [[Digby Gut]], provides an outlet to the Bay of Fundy. |
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==Communities== |
==Communities== |
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The basin hosts several historic seaports, including: |
The basin hosts several historic seaports, including: |
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* Towns of [[Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia|Annapolis Royal]] and [[Digby, Nova Scotia|Digby]] |
* Towns of [[Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia|Annapolis Royal]] and [[Digby, Nova Scotia|Digby]] |
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* Village of [[Bear River, Nova Scotia|Bear River]] |
* Village of [[Bear River, Nova Scotia|Bear River]] |
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* Communities of [[Granville Ferry, Nova Scotia|Granville Ferry]], [[Port Royal, Nova Scotia|Port Royal]], [[Port Wade, Nova Scotia|Port Wade]], [[Victoria Beach, Nova Scotia|Victoria Beach]], [[Clementsport, Nova Scotia|Clementsport]], [[Deep Brook, Nova Scotia|Deep Brook]], and [[ |
* Communities of [[Granville Ferry, Nova Scotia|Granville Ferry]], [[Port Royal, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia|Port Royal]], [[Port Wade, Nova Scotia|Port Wade]], [[Victoria Beach, Nova Scotia|Victoria Beach]], [[Clementsport, Nova Scotia|Clementsport]], [[Deep Brook, Nova Scotia|Deep Brook]], and [[Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia|Smiths Cove]] |
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A former [[Royal Canadian Navy]] base and decommissioned [[Canadian Forces Base]] is located between Deep Brook and Clementsport on the southeast shore of the basin - see [[CFB Cornwallis]]. |
A former [[Royal Canadian Navy]] base and decommissioned [[Canadian Forces Base]] is located between Deep Brook and Clementsport on the southeast shore of the basin - see [[CFB Cornwallis]]. |
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{{Gulf of Maine drainage estuaries}} |
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{{Rivers of Nova Scotia}} |
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[[Category:Bays of Nova Scotia]] |
[[Category:Bays of Nova Scotia]] |
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[[Category:Annapolis County, Nova Scotia]] |
[[Category:Landforms of Annapolis County, Nova Scotia]] |
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[[Category:Digby County, Nova Scotia]] |
[[Category:Landforms of Digby County, Nova Scotia]] |
Latest revision as of 12:32, 29 November 2023
The Annapolis Basin is a sub-basin of the Bay of Fundy, located on the bay's southeastern shores, along the northwestern shore of Nova Scotia and at the western end of the Annapolis Valley.
The basin takes its name from the Annapolis River, which drains into its eastern end at the town of Annapolis Royal. The basin measures approximately 24 kilometres (15 mi) northeast-southwest and 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) at its widest from northwest to southeast.
It is a sheltered and mostly shallow water body, framed by the ridges of the North Mountain and South Mountain ranges of the Annapolis Valley; the basin is geologically a continuation of the valley floor. A break in the North Mountain range at the northwestern edge of the basin, called Digby Gut, provides an outlet to the Bay of Fundy.
The Bay Ferries Limited ferry service operating across the Bay of Fundy between Digby and Saint John maintains a terminal on the western shore of the basin near the Digby Gut.
Rivers[edit]
Rivers which drain into the basin include:
- Annapolis River
- Bear River
- Moose River
Islands[edit]
Two major islands are located in the basin:
- Bear Island
- Goat Island
Communities[edit]
The basin hosts several historic seaports, including:
- Towns of Annapolis Royal and Digby
- Village of Bear River
- Communities of Granville Ferry, Port Royal, Port Wade, Victoria Beach, Clementsport, Deep Brook, and Smiths Cove
A former Royal Canadian Navy base and decommissioned Canadian Forces Base is located between Deep Brook and Clementsport on the southeast shore of the basin - see CFB Cornwallis.