Medway River (Nova Scotia)

Medway River
Country Canada
Basin
River mouth Atlantic Ocean
sea level
Basin size 2,012 km2 (777 sq mi)
Physical characteristics
Length 121 km (75 mi)

Medway River is a river in Queen's County, on the Southwestern shore of Nova Scotia, Canada. At 121 kilometres long,[1] it is one of the major rivers of Nova Scotia and once supported a large run of Atlantic salmon. Historically, it was an important corridor to the interior waters of Nova Scotia such as Ponhook and Molega Lakes and as a log driving river for the lumber industry.

Together with Herring Cove and related smaller inlets, the drainage basis of the Medway is measured at 2,012 km² including 166 km² of water.[2]

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Coordinates: 44°15′34.4″N 64°50′22.5″W / 44.259556°N 64.839583°W / 44.259556; -64.839583


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