Canso Coastal Barrens Wilderness Area
Canada
About Canso Coastal Barrens Wilderness Area
Canso Coastal Barrens Wilderness Area protects one of Nova Scotia's wildest and most beautiful stretches of Atlantic coast in Guysborough County. The rugged, indented coastline features a mix of islands, inlets, bays, salt marshes, peninsulas, harbours, lagoons, headlands, and small beaches. Exposed granite bedrock barrens intersperse with patches of mature coastal coniferous forest, supporting rare arctic-alpine plant species, numerous seabirds, seals, and whales. The ocean moderates summer temperatures while creating frequent foggy conditions ideal for coastal hiking, kayaking, and small boat exploration.