Accommodations Nova Scotia
Your Guide To Accommodations In Nova Scotia
East River, Nova Scotia
The most westerly point in the Ten Beaches area, East River sits on
the eastern side of Mahone Bay.
Settled around the turn of the 19th century, East River was known
for some farming, but mostly fishing. Today, East River is home to
one of the region's largest employers, Louisiana Pacific, which
makes wood siding products, but has an excellent reputation for
recycling and environmental practices.
East River can be accessed off Exit 7, by turning left on Highway 3,
and then right on Highway 329. It is the first community you come to
when traveling east on the Aspotogan Peninsula. Just a short
distance before turning on to the peninsula, you can stop at a
pretty little waterfront picnic park along Highway 3.
Once on the peninsula, you will come to the first of our Ten
Beaches, the East River Beach, as you take your first sharp left
bend on highway. There is plenty of parking on a side road that runs
parallel with the ocean. East River Beach is growing in popularity,
but still remains a peaceful spot where you can enjoy plenty of wide
open space and fresh ocean air.
