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.
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).
East River St. Marys is a picturesque area located located in the south-east corner of Pictou County on the East River St. Mary’s in north central Nova Scotia. This region is characterized by its beautiful forested floodplain habitat.
East River St. Marys West Side is a small rural community located in the south-east corner of Pictou County west of East River St. Marys.