Treasured Wetlands of Nova Scotia

Have you ever wandered by a wetland at dawn, or after a frost in the fall? No matter the time of year, wetlands are breathtaking landscapes, full of magical sights, sounds, and smells. Getting outside and experiencing nature is what Treasured Wetlands of Nova Scotia is all about.

Each year, we feature special wetlands across Nova Scotia that represent the diversity and abundance of wetlands in our province. From salt marshes to vernal pools, our Treasured Wetlands provide important habitat for animals and plants, purify our water, and hold meaningful human stories.

Visit our Treasured Wetlands to experience the magic of these exceptional landscapes.

Get involved in the Treasured Wetlands of Nova Scotia program by picking up one of our maps and hitting the road. When it's open, you can find a copy of our Treasure Maps at the Wetland Centre at the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park.

Visit one (or all) of the Treasured Wetland sites and look for our photo posts installed at special view points along the trail.

Snap a picture at the photo post, post it to our social media pages, and tag it #TreasuredWetlandsNS.

Be sure to check back to the social media pages to learn more about these special places and to other explorers photos.

We've hidden geocaches at each of our 2019 and 2020 sites. Visit geocaching.com to learn more about the program.

Follow us at @TWNovaScotia on Instagram or "Treasured Wetlands of Nova Scotia" on Facebook.