Roaring Bull, Nova Scotia
Roaring Bull Geography
- Official Name: Roaring Bull
- Geographic Feature Type Category: Terrain Feature
- Geographic Feature Type: Rock
- Affiliated Community: Chance Harbour
- Latitude / Longitude: 45.681019, -62.571259
Roaring Bull Maps
- 1:50k Topographic NTS Maps: 011E10
- 1879 Pictou County Atlas Map: Section 14
- Nova Scotia Land Grant Map: NS Land Grant map 092 & NS Land Grant map 093
- Nova Scotia 1:10k Topographic Maps: 1045650062500 (Chance Harbour)
- Other Maps:
Roaring Bull is a solitary rock formation rising from the waters of the Northumberland Strait off of just off the coast of Sinclairs Island. It has long served as a navigational reference point for local fishers, boaters, and coastal residents. Its exposed position in open water means it is often surrounded by choppy seas, a characteristic that likely contributed to its evocative name. The rock sits within a region known for shallow waters, tidal currents, and scattered shoals; features that historically required careful navigation.
At low tide, portions of the rock may be more visible, while at high tide it can appear as a dark, wave‑washed outcrop — a reminder of the dynamic nature of the strait.
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