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The Digby Area

EXPLORE THE DIGBY AREA OF NOVA SCOTIA

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Dive in and discover the charm and beauty of the Digby Area of Nova Scotia. Experience World-famous scallops, breathtaking whale watching and more!

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The Digby Area is comprised of several beautiful townships along the Bay of Fundy in western Nova Scotia. Ranked one of the friendliest communities in Canada, we will always make you feel at home.

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About the Digby Area

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BEAR RIVER

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TOWN OF DIGBY

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Digby Neck & IslandS

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SMITH’S COVE

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WEYMOUTH

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Latest News & Blog Posts

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March 25, 2025

Our Farmacy on CBC

The spotlight is on Bear River once again, all thanks to Shelley Marshall and Our Farmacy! Shelley was featured on…

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March 7, 2025

Happy Birthday Maud Lewis

Today marks the birthday of Maud Lewis, the renowned Canadian folk artist. Born on March 7, 1903

February 28, 2025

Nova Scotia On American Television!

Yes, Nova Scotia was mentioned on Live with Kelly and Mark this month on their morning show from New York…

February 26, 2025

Happy 135th Birthday Digby!

This week was Digby’s 135th Birthday! Named after Admiral Robert Digby, and incorporated on this week in 1890. Digby is…

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February 20, 2025

Happy Birthday Joshua Slocum!

Joshua Slocum was born on this day in 1844. Joshua was the first person to sail single-handedly around the world….

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How much do you know about the Digby Gut?

The Digby Gut is a narrow and dramatic channel that connects the expansive Bay of Fundy to the picturesque Annapolis Basin. It is also one of the most historic waterways in Canada. An ancient Mi’kmaw route to the Bay of Fundy, and Samuel de Champlain’s passageway to Port Royal, one of the first European settlements in North America. It’s also one of the first things you see in the Digby region if travelling west on the highway, or while coming in on the Fundy Rose from New Brunswick.

For centuries, it served as a major shipping route connecting the Annapolis Basin to the Bay of Fundy and the Gulf of Maine. It is also home to many shipwrecks due to the violent waters surrounding it.

The Digby Gut's strong tidal currents can reach speeds of up to 5 knots (9.3 km/h). These currents, combined with the narrow passage, make navigation through the Gut challenging.

Luckily it is not something you need to do to enjoy its beauty. Some of the best places to see the gut from the ground is at Point Prim, the Smiths Cove Lighthouse and various other places in downtown Digby.

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Mar 25

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Do you know the story of The Electric City?

Tucked away in the forests behind Weymouth, Nova Scotia, lies the site of what was one of Canada’s earliest and most remarkable technologically advanced and multicultural communities for its time.

In 1892, the wealthy Stehelin family departed France with their eleven children. Their home region, Alsace, had been annexed by Germany after the Franco-Prussian War, so they sought refuge in Acadian Nova Scotia, in a village they called Nouvelle France (New France). There, they established a successful lumber operation on the Silver River. A sawmill in the river powered not only the family’s business but also generated electricity for the entire settlement. This was remarkable at a time when few rural communities had any electrical power. Running water was equally rare, yet many houses in Nouvelle France had it. The majority of rural Maritime homes did not get running water until after the Second World War, over 50 years after the establishment of New France.

Locals soon referred to this well-lit, progressive haven as “The Electric City,” a name that stuck after seeing the village aglow at night. The Stehelins believed in building a peaceful, welcoming place, and people of diverse backgrounds—Acadians, Black Loyalists, Mi’kmaq, French immigrants—lived here together without regard for race, religion, or class. According to Paul Stehelin’s account, the family even trusted Acadian workers (many of whom were illiterate) to design and build a railway with wooden rails. They called their homemade locomotive “Mouche a feu,” or firefly.

But war eventually spelled the end of The Electric City. When World War I erupted, France conscripted nearly all its male citizens between 20 and 45, without any exemption. That included several of the Stehelin sons and many other village residents.

Meanwhile, timber’s importance declined in a modernizing world. Short-handed and less profitable, the settlement eventually faded away, and the forest that had once fuelled its dreams slowly reclaimed the land.

Want to explore the full story behind The Electric City?

Visit nselectriccity.ca

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Did you know that Bear River is considered the birthplace of wine in Nova Scotia?

In 1611, just five years after the founding of The Order of Good Cheer, Louis Hebert, an apothecary at The Habitation in Port Royal, planted a hillside vineyard along Bear River.

This pioneering act helped lay the groundwork for one of the oldest new-world wine-growing regions, anchoring Nova Scotia’s reputation for quality wine making that continues to this day.

Today, the Bear River area is home to two award-winning wineries that carry on this tradition of celebrating local bounty. Visitors can learn about Nova Scotia’s 400-year-long food and drink heritage, stroll through rolling vineyards, and enjoy innovative wine making practices—including the province’s only gravity-fed winery.

Raise a glass to the long lineage of feast and friendship that began with The Order of Good Cheer, and discover how this spirit of celebration continues to shape Nova Scotia’s vibrant wine scene.

#VisitNS #BearRiver #NovaScotia #DigbyArea #Wine

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Why is Digby the Scallop Capital of the World?

Scallops were first commercially harvested in Digby in the 1920's and we became pioneers at it. We are known for having the largest scallop fleet, one that is prominently displayed when you visit our waterfront.

Perhaps the biggest reason why we're the Scallop Capital of the World though, is because of the Bay of Fundy itself.

Our waters are prime for scallops. The high tides, cold ocean temperatures and nutrient dense waters of the Bay of Fundy create the perfect environment for our large, juicy, and tasty scallops.

Not to mention, it's kind of our thing now. So we tend to do them very well!

How do you like your scallops? Pan seared? Deep fried? Right out of the shell?

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Feb 28

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Want to see something 200 million years in the making?

Balancing Rock, also known as Nature’s Time Post, is a 20 foot high basalt rock formation that was created millions of years ago.

Legend has it that back in the day, fishermen would try to use their mighty boats to yank it down. Luckily or us, no one ever did.

Balancing Rock is at the end of a 30 minute hike through the beautiful landscape of Long Island.

At the end of it, you are also treated to beautiful views of St. Mary’s Bay.

📸 Tourism Nova Scotia

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Happy 135th Birthday Digby!

Named after Admiral Robert Digby, and incorporated on this day in 1890!

Digby is the Scallop Capital of The World.

Where Maud Lewis became the artist we all know and love.

Home to Wharf Rat Rally, Scallops Days & Lobster Bash.

Where you can easily walk on the ocean floor.

A hidden gem in Nova Scotia.

#VisitNS #Digby #Canada #NovaScotia

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Don't let the fact that it's February stop you from having a beautiful beach day. ⛱️

#DigbyNeck #VisitNS #NovaScotia #Canada

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Feb 19

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Something for everyone.

#Digby #BrierIsland #BearRiver #BayOfFundy #NovaScotia

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There's lots to see, so stay awhile! 🇨🇦

#Digby #VisitNS #BrierIsland #BearRiver #Canada #Weymouth #NovaScotia #Lighthouses #whales #seafood

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Will you be joining us for 2025 summer and fall adventures?

#Digby #BearRiver #BrierIsland #NovaScotia #Canada

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So much to sea in the Digby region.

#VisitNS #Digby #BrierIsland #BearRiver #BayOfFundy

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10 Wonders of Digby

Latest Posts

Recent News

Upcoming Events

SEE & DO

10 Wonders of Digby

Latest Posts

Recent News

Upcoming Events

SEE & DO

10 Wonders of Digby

About the Digby Area

BEAR RIVER

TOWN OF DIGBY

Digby Neck & IslandS

SMITH’S COVE

WEYMOUTH

An important message for Americans