Waverley, Nova Scotia
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Waverley is a suburban community of the Halifax Regional Municipality, in Nova Scotia, Canada. It has a rich history in gold mining. It lies north of Dartmouth, and south of Fall River.
Waverly, Nova Scotia
Shubenacadie Canal
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The Shubenacadie Canal is a canal in central Nova Scotia, Canada. It links Halifax Harbour with the Bay of Fundy by way of the Shubenacadie River and Shubenacadie Grand Lake. Begun in 1826, it was not
Waverley, Nova Scotia
…proved unprofitable and lasted only a few years. Other industries in Waverley have included millworking and forestry. It is also worthy of note that the Shubenacadie Canal system runs through Waverley, between Lake William and Lake Thomas. Many street names in Waverley reflect families that have been long established in…
View of Shubenacadie Canal in Shubie Park.
View of Grand Lake, part of the Shubenacadie Canal system, from just above Lock 5
Partially restored lock