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| Cobequid Bay | |
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 Aerial photograph of the Cobequid Bay at low tide, looking towards the East. | |
  Cobequid Bay | |
| Location | Eastern end ofBay of Fundy |
| Coordinates | 45°21′N63°45′W / 45.350°N 63.750°W /45.350; -63.750 |
| River sources | Shubenacadie RiverSalmon River |
| Ocean/sea sources | Atlantic Ocean |
| Basin countries | Canada |
Cobequid Bay is an inlet of theBay of Fundy and the easternmost part of theMinas Basin, located in theCanadian province ofNova Scotia. The bay was carved by rivers flowing into the eastern end of the Bay of Fundy.[1]
The eastern end of the bay hosts theestuary of theSalmon River, whereas the west end of the bay is less well-defined, typically delineated byBurntcoat Head on the southern shore andFive Islands orEconomy Mountain on the northern shore.
The largesttidal range in the world was measured atBurntcoat Head, where average tidal ranges measure a 12.4 m (41 ft) vertical difference in water level between low tide and high tide.
The bay's name is derived from theAcadian spelling of We'kopekwitk, theMi'kmaq name for the area. Acadian settlers came to this area in the early 1700s.
The bay is anImportant Bird Area.[2] as well as having tourist spots such as Debert Beach andMasstown Market.
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