West Branch River John
West Branch River John is one of two major branches of the River John.
East Branch River John
East Branch River John is one of two major branches of the River John.
West Toney River
West Toney River is a freshwater tributary that starts starts flowing in the community of Bigney and flows north into the main Toney River.
Toney River
Toney River is a notable freshwater tributary located in Pictou County. It starts flowing around east lake and flows north into the Northumberland Strait in the the community of Toney River, creating a scenic coastal estuary environment.
North Nelson River
North Nelson River is a fresh water a tributary located in Trafalgar that flows south into the Nelson River. It was once known as North Branch Nelson River.
Nelson River
Nelson River is a fresh water a tributary of the west St. Mary’s River and is located in Guysborough County, Colchester County and Pictou County (lower south west corner of county.
East River St. Marys Nature Reserve
The East River St. Marys Nature Reserve received official designation made under the Special Places Protection Act in 2023. This reserve is particularly notable for supporting white elm and ironwood trees, species that are uncommon in Nova Scotia. Additionally, it provides critical habitat for wood turtles, a species at risk, underlining the area’s ecological importance.
East River St. Marys
The East River St. Marys is a fresh water river that drains out of Eden Lake and flows south into the main St. Marys River in Guysborough County (one of Nova Scotia’s longest at approximately 250 km).