Wallace Bay National Wildlife Area
Location: 42 km east of Amherst in northeastern Nova Scotia
Approximate Area: 282 hectares
Date of Designation: 1980
Conservation Objectives
To conserve coastal wetland habitat for migratory and breeding waterfowl, as well as other bird species.
Prohibitions
Off-road vehicles and high-speed motor boats are prohibited in the area.
Why (environmental context for protection)
Wallace Bay contains both marine and freshwater wetlands, which attract waterfowl such as green-winged teals, northern shovelers, and hooded mergansers. The shallow wetlands afford nesting habitat for marsh birds like pied-billed grebes, American coots, and soras. Over 155 bird species have been recorded in Wallace Bay, including a pair of bald eagles.