Megs Cove
Megs Cove is a small sheltered bay on the Cape John shore of the Northumberland Strait, accessible by a short dirt road off of the Cape John Road and valued locally for its quiet beach and coastal scenery.
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The Flats
The Flats in Amet Sound, off Cape John, are a shallow shoal formation that plays a defining role in the coastal geography of the area. Situated near the eastern entrance of the Sound, The Flats are a broad, submerged sand and gravel shoal that extends outward from Cape John into the sheltered waters of the sound. Their presence has long influenced navigation, as the shoal creates shifting shallows that mariners must account for when entering or leaving the sound.
Eastern Peak
The Eastern Peak is a submerged shoal feature within Amet Sound, positioned just off Cape John, it has long been noted on nautical charts as a hazard to navigation. This feature, marks one of the shallowest points in the approaches to Amet Sound. Rising abruptly from the surrounding seabed, the peak is composed of rocky outcrops tied to the Cape John Formation—a Carboniferous sandstone and conglomerate unit that underlies much of the peninsula.
Amet Island Shoals
The Amet Island Shoals are a cluster of shallow, rocky and sandy formations lying just inside the entrance of Amet Sound, off Cape John in Pictou County, and have long been recognized as a defining navigational feature of the area.
Middle Ground
Middle Ground is a shallow shoal area located in Merigomish Harbour south of Smashem Head on Big Merigomish Island . Boaters need to navigate through this area cautiously, especially at low tides.
Warrior Reef
Warrior Reef is a low-lying shoal feature situated in Merigomish Harbour, lying between Big Merigomish Island and Olding Island. Like many of the harbour’s reefs and shoals, Warrior Reef reflects the complex glacial and tidal processes that shaped the coastline in Pictou County.
The Rock Pile
The Rock Pile is a well‑known shoal within Amet Sound, lying just off Cape John, it has long been marked on nautical charts as a navigational hazard. This submerged terrain feature consists of a cluster of rocky outcrops and shallow ledges that rise close to the surface of the water, creating a natural obstruction for vessels entering or leaving the sound.
Forbes Point
Forbes Point is located on the north east shores of of Cape John between Robinsons Point and Johnsons Point in the community of Melville.