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VISIT OUR INTERPRETIVE CENTRE AND GIFT SHOPSt. Mary's River Interpretive Centre is your first stop when visiting the area. Find out the history and ecological significance of the area. You may even luck out on getting an insider tip on where to find a nice Brook Trout. Even famed Babe Ruth loved casting a fly on the river while visiting Nova Scotia.
It is a popular kayaking destination, and beautiful provincial parks and walking trails are nearby. You will no doubt find a little piece of river to settle in for the day. ADMISSION BY DONATION |
The Centre's purpose
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Education is key to our success
We host events like wildlife presentations, fishing demos & derbys, fly tying demos & workshops, paddling tours, birding tours, tree planting projects and nature walks, all based upon the St. Mary's River.
HOURS OPERATION
May, June & September:
Open Monday-Friday from 9-4:30
July & August:
Open 7 days a week
Open Monday-Friday from 9-4:30
July & August:
Open 7 days a week
LIFE ON THE RIVERLearn about the lifecycle of an Atlantic salmon and the rich history the river has to tell.
For nature lovers, find displays about those who make their homes in and around the river, such as the threatened wood turtle, birds, butterflies, bats and other native species. Learn about conservation efforts to protect this biodiverse area of Nova Scotia. |
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EDUCation in action all year round
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The St. Mary’s River, or Napu'saqnuk, was an essential waterway for the Mi’kmaq, who moved between seasonal hunting grounds and winter camping settlements. We acknowledge the Peace & Friendship Treaties signed in this Territory and recognize that we are all Treaty People.
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SMRA EDUCATION & INTERPRETIVE CENTRE
Wild Atlantic salmon and pristine waters have brought anglers and nature lovers to the banks of the St. Mary's River for decades. The SMRA felt that in order to educate the public about the history and problems faced by the river, a facility to house artifacts and educational information should be built. The St. Mary's River Association Education and Interpretive Centre was constructed in 2001 to serve this need. This was made possible through the hard work of our volunteers, and the generosity of our supporters. The centre has fascinating exhibits related to salmon angling on the St. Mary's River. We have an excellent collection of photos, fishing tackle and memorabilia of famous anglers such as Lee Wulff and the Legendary Babe Ruth as well as information on local fishing families such as MacIntosh, Silver and Barnes. Learn about the life cycle of the Atlantic salmon, as well as what they eat and what eats them. You'll also see exhibits on local wildlife including the Nova Scotia wood turtle, birds, butterflies and bats. Learn about the river system, it's history, its problems and the progress made by Association volunteers on river enhancement and river stabilization projects. Come and explore our Centre and experience what it was like when the mighty Atlantic salmon was plentiful. |
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