The East River of Pictou is a major rivers flowing through Pictou County, featuring remarkable historic, ecological, and recreational value. Towns and communities located along the East River include Sunny Brae, Stellarton, New Glasgow, Trenton, Abercrombie, and Pictou Landing and a few others. It is well known for fishing, especially for sea-run trout such as brook, brown, and sea trout, but also striped bass, smallmouth bass, and white perch.
Calder Lake is a small fresh water lake located south of Forbes lake and west of East River Side Road in the community of Springville.
Springville is a rural community located between Bridgeville and Churchville. Located along the East River, that was well known for its beautiful scenery, it was also know at the time for its abundant rich deposits of iron and lime.
Much like other parts of Pictou County, this area was settled mostly by immigrants from Scotland, seeking a better life as Scottish lairds abandoned most of their people following the battle of Culloden.
Millstream is a rural community located north of Centredale and west of Springville . There once was a large saw mill, a grain mill, furniture factory, blacksmith, and a log church located here. Stan Roger’s (famous Maritime Singer) father and uncles operated a mill called Rogers Mills here during the 30s and 40s. Find out more about Millstream ….
Mineral Resource Land Use Map 011E07 (Hopewell Area). Find out how to download or view this map online …
East River Valley information site helps promote the sustainability of the East River Valley communities. Browse photos, local information and download the Newsletter …
Topographic map 011E07 includes communities such as West River Station, Sunny Brae, Millstream, Bridgeville, Hopewell, and Eureka. Find out how to download or view this map online …