Explore the Area
Regions & Communities
Fundy Coast
Bear River
The Bear River rises and falls more than 20 feet with each tide change, pushed upstream by the Bay of Fundy influence. Nestled into a glacial valley four miles upriver from the Annapolis Basin, the historic settlement of Bear River – nicknamed the “Village on Stilts” - straddles the river and harnesses some of the water power for electricity. This eclectic community is a traditional home to the Mi’Kmaq peoples and now boasts the largest artistic community in Nova Scotia. The unique topography of this settlement also hosts the newest winery in the province and the largest collection of vineyards on the Fundy Coast.
- Tour nearly two dozen individual studios, watch the artists at work, and shop for truly unique gifts
- Immerse yourself in an ancient way of life at the First Nations Heritage & Cultural Centre
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