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Paddling near New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

New Glasgow sits in Pictou County along the East River, a paddleable waterway that runs right through the heart of town. The area is known for accessible flatwater paddling on the East River, a marked water trail connecting New Glasgow to Pictou, and easy access to the inner bay at nearby Melmerby Beach Provincial Park.

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