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	Margaree River Wilderness Area : NS Environment and Labour, Protected Areas
		Flowing along the base of steep canyon slopes, the upper reaches of the renowned Margaree River are protected by the Margaree River Wilderness Area.
		The steep slopes reaching down to the river form a wide and undulating canyon complex containing climax deciduous and mixed wood forests, inhabited by rare and unique plants and animals.
		In 1998, the Margaree River, along with Lake Ainslie, was designated as a Canadian Heritage River, and is currently being managed in a partnership between Nova Scotia Environment and Labour and a regional Stewardship Committee.
	www.gov.ns.ca /enla/protectedareas/wa_margareeriver.asp (179 words)

	Nova Scotia Salmon Association: Fishing In Nova Scotia: Margaree (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Margaree is widely recognized as one of the finest Atlantic salmon rivers in the world and is nova Scotia's last blue ribbon stream.
		Salmon numbers in the river fluctuate with each raise of water throughout the season, ascending the river at a more leisurely pace than their brook trout cousins.
		Margaree fish are educated fish - the same way the trout of the Bow River are educated: by seeing a lot of flies.
	www.novascotiasalmon.ns.ca /fishinginns/margaree.htm (1379 words)

	Margaree River
		The swift Northeast Margaree rises on the plateau of the rugged Cape Breton Highlands, while the Southwest Margaree slips and slides quietly out of Lake Ainslie, the largest natural freshwater lake in Nova Scotia.
		The 2 branches merge at Margaree Forks and the river continues northwards to the Gulf of ST LAWRENCE.
		The early French name for Margaree Harbour was Havre de Madre or Magre, and 18th-century maps referred to the river as St Marguerite.
	www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0009690 (177 words)

	TSB Reports - Air 1995 - A95A0040
		Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct the portion of the flight over the river at low altitude without having first completed a reconnaissance of the area for obstructions, and the absence of clearly defined procedures on the conduct of fisheries surveillance flights.
		In addition, that portion of the Margaree River is not on a visual flight route normally flown by helicopters or other aircraft, nor is the power line in the vicinity of an aerodrome or heliport.
		The pilot's decision to conduct the portion of the flight over the river at low altitude without having first completed a reconnaissance of the area for obstructions, and the absence of clearly defined procedures on the conduct of fisheries surveillance flights were contributing factors in the accident.
	www.bst.gc.ca /en/reports/air/1995/a95a0040/a95a0040.asp?print_view=1 (4666 words)

	Watersheds
		The Rights River enters the harbour at the east end of the community of Antigonish and has caused serious property damage for residents in that area due to flooding during spring ice break-up.
		Watersheds of northern Inverness County, the Cheticamp, MacKenzie and Grand Anse Rivers all originate on the plateaus of the Cape Breton Highlands, draining the Taiga and Highlands habitats.
		The slopes of the river valleys are steep.
	www.stfx.ca /research/gbayesp/NH_watersheds.htm (2699 words)

	CHRS - Margaree River - Fact Sheet
		The Margaree River traces the contours of Cape Breton as it journeys from wilderness waterfalls, deep salmon pools and peaceful lake marshes to the sea.
		Wildlife: The Margaree is renowned for its native stock of large adult salmon, which spend two winters at sea before returning in the fall to spawn in the cold, clear upper reaches of the Northeast Margaree.
		While the Margaree was not nominated for its human heritage values, the rich cultural landscape of the Margaree valley captures the charm of rural Cape Breton.
	www.chrs.ca /Rivers/Margaree/Margaree-F_e.htm (1725 words)

	Marcel Granger — Margaree River (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		ome 120 kilometers in lenght, the Margaree River rises and flows swiftly through the scenic Cape Breton Highlands, meandering through meadows and wetlands before emptying into Northumberland Strait.
		It is world renowned for its Atlantic salmon, providing a sound economic base for both fishing and tourism, as well as nearby farming and forestry.
		In recognition of its representation of Nova Scotia's natural, cultural and recreational heritage, the Magaree was included in the Canadien Heritage Rivers System in August, 1991.
	www.lino.com /~marcelg/rivmr_an.htm (79 words)

	Margaree River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Margaree River is a river on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia.
		The northeast branch of the river derives from the watershed of the Cape Breton Highlands, while the Southwest Margaree flows northeast from Lake Ainslie.
		The river is 120 km in length and drains an area of 1,375 km².
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Margaree_River (216 words)

	George C. Thomas - Margaree: Photos of Cape Breton
		The Margaree River forms a gentle, winding valley on the north side of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, and flows in to the shallow Gulf of St. Lawrence.
		This river valley, which is famed for its unspoiled, natural beauty, is populated along its lower thirty miles by families whose ancestors emigrated generations ago from France, Ireland, Scotland, and England.
		With spring’s long anticipated arrival, lumber and pulpwood are cut and hauled to mills, while hers of cattle and flocks of sheep with frisky, new-born lambs graze on seaside slopes and intervales.
	www.archipelago.org /vol8-4/thomas.htm (432 words)

	WINTER 2005 Atlantic Salmon Journal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Margaree had a rise in water in August that brought fish in and spread them throughout the river, and there was good fishing.
		Fishing conditions on Gaspé rivers improved in September, especially on the St-Jean and York rivers, where many salmon of 30 lbs and even 40 lbs and more were caught and released, showing good results from a growing dedication to live release.
		On the Cascapedia River, a final report from camps was not available, but to the end of August, 1,181 salmon and grilse had been caught, 84% of which were released compared to 1,280 caught in 2004, 77% of which were released.
	www.asf.ca /Journal/2005/04/river.html (1298 words)

	Nova Scotia Salmon Association: News and Issues
		“The Margaree River is truly a gemstone among Cape Breton’s treasures.” The announcement comes hot on the heels of the provincial government’s passing of the Wilderness Protection Act in December.
		The Margaree Salmon Association announced in March that their ongoing habitat restoration program was to receive over $12,000 from two American funding agencies — Fish America Foundation of Virginia and Wildlife Forever of Minnesota.
		And the new, multiple layers of federal and provincial protection now accorded the river means that their good work should never be thwarted by industrial activity or other man made damage.
	novascotiasalmon.ns.ca /newsandissues/dsp_displaydetails.asp?tmpID=143 (392 words)

	MACLEOD's- FISHING - Inverness, Nova Scotia
		The normal catch in the Margaree River ranges from 6 to 35 pounds with an average catch being 15 pounds.
		The Margaree River is in the process of being named a Heritage River that will guarantee its vitality and protect its resource.
		Enjoy the fishing and you are encouraged to practice catch and release in order to perpetuate the stock of Margaree salmon so a future generation can enjoy the lure of the river and the rush of landing the king of sports fish- the Atlantic Salmon.
	www.macleods.com /fishing.html (522 words)

	The SALMON Recreation "Great Canadian Rivers"
		The Margaree-Lake Ainselle river system, the largest in Cape Breton, combines the wilder Northeast Margaree, flowing swiftly through the steep-sided Aspy Fault, and the more sedate Southwest Margaree, flowing northerly through a tidal estuary to the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
		No matter which Margaree community you visitñMargaree Forks, East Margaree, North East Margaree, Margaree Harbour, Margaree Valley and South West Margaree you're sure to find colourful characters with stories to tell, poems to recite and fiddle music to set your toes a- tapping.
		View exhibits that include the life cycle and history of the Atlantic salmon, the heritage of Margaree River fishing and the conservation of Atlantic salmon and brook trout stocks.
	www.greatcanadianrivers.com /salmon/recreation-home.html (440 words)

	Margaree-Lake Ainslie Heritage River : NS Environment and Labour, Protected Areas
		The Southwest Margaree originates at the largest natural lake in Nova Scotia - Lake Ainslie, and merges with the swifter Northeast Margaree at Margaree Forks.
		Publicly owned portions of river system's headwaters include Sugarloaf Mountain, Trout Brook and Margaree River Wilderness Areas, and a portion of Jim Campbells Barren Wilderness Area.
		This strategy, which serves as the management document for the Margaree-Lake Ainslie Heritage River, is being implemented by the newly formed Margaree-Lake Ainslie Canadian Heritage River Society, in cooperation with the Nova Scotia Environment and Labour.
	www.gov.ns.ca /enla/protectedareas/hr_margareelLake.asp (264 words)

	Inverness County - Discover the Magic in the Masterpiece (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Margaree River, world famous for its salmon, runs through rural valleys and hills that are a dream come true for photographers, artists, and outdoorsmen.
		The area has several other Margarees as well: Margaree Forks, East Margaree, Margaree Harbour, Margaree Valley, South West Margaree, and all of them are beautiful little communities along the river basin and among the hills, well meriting their celebration in local poetry, storytelling, fiddle music, and art.
		Its mandate is clear: the history of the lifestyle and economics of the people of the Margaree area, the heritage of fishing on the Margaree River, and the conservation of Atlantic salmon and brook trout stocks for future generations.
	www.invernessco.com /margaree_museum.html (1114 words)

	Cape Breton: Summer Rental - Farmhouse on Margaree River (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		A 100 year old two story farmhouse on the Margaree River on Cape Breton Island away from the hustle and bustle.
		Situated on 200 acres, it has walking trails, a panoramic view of the Margaree River, gorgeous mountains and peaceful surroundings.
		Margaree River is known for its trout and salmon.
	margaree.capebretonisland.com /pmorrison (239 words)

	Cape Breton Island : Margaree Valley (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		West of Baddeck and south of Chéticamp, the Margaree Valley region loosely consists of the area from the village of Margaree Valley near the headwaters of the Margaree River, down the river to Margaree Harbor on Cape Breton's west coast.
		The Margaree River has been accorded celebrity status in fishing circles -- it's widely regarded as one of the most productive Atlantic salmon rivers in North America, and salmon have continued to return to spawn here in recent years, which is unfortunately not the case in many other waterways of Atlantic Canada.
		The river has been open to fly-fishing only since the 1880s, and in 1991 it was designated a Canadian Heritage River.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=2970&catID=2970027916 (431 words)

	Atlantic Salmon
		On the Margaree River the Salmon season extends from June 1 to October 31.
		The typical salmon outfit on the Margaree is based on a rod of 9-10 ft. Casting a #8 or #9 line to cover all eventualities.
		Brook, and brown trout are available in the Margaree River as well as in neighbouring bodies of water.
	www.capebretonet.com /margaree/fishinglodge/salmon.html (687 words)

	River Trail Cottages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		River Trail Cottages are roomy, country style cabins with covered verandahs.
		Just 2 miles off the Cabot Trail in Margaree Centre, these cabins are located in a very scenic area on a 150 acre farm.
		The Margaree River winds through the property and east walking trails give access to the Red Bank and Hart's salmon pools.
	www.rivertrailcottages.com (196 words)

	Kidney disease in juvenile Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) in the Margaree River (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Kidney disease in juvenile Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) in the Margaree River.
		Bacterial kidney disease was presumptively identified in each of 25 hatchery-reared juvenile salmon (Salmo salar) but in only 2 of 235 wild juveniles in the Margaree River system.
		Apparently spread of disease from the hatchery to wild salmon in the river is very gradual.
	www.nativefishsociety.org /conservation/biblio/wild_population/annotated_bib_salmonids_hatcheries/disease/kidney_disease.htm (68 words)

	Margaree Fish Hatchery
		These fishermen are subject to strict catch regulations, issued with angling licenses by each province, and are limited to the taking of salmon by fly fishing only.
		On most rivers in Canada, Atlantic salmon longer than 63 cm (24.8 inches) must be released that the can continue their runs to spawn.
		Commercial salmon fishing was once pursued in all eastern Canadian waters but was limited in 1985 to fixed net fisheries in Labrador, the norhern coast of Québec an most of Newfoundland.
	margaree_hatchery.tripod.com /fisheries.html (359 words)

	Margaree Guiding - Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, The River
		The Margaree is one of the most beautiful North American rivers and it was appointed a Heritage River.
		The Margaree splits into two parts at our property; hence the name Margaree Forks.
		The part coming from the mountain is to be fished by fly only from June 1 to the end of October.
	www.margareeguiding.com (134 words)

	PILOT WHALE - Day Trips
		Margaree Harbour, a short 20 minute drive across the bridge at Belle Cote and along the Cabot Trail, Chimney Corner along route 219, Dunvegan on route 19, and Inverness which boasts several fine beaches, one of which is supervised by the Nova Scotia Lifeguards.
		You may also meander towards North East Margaree and the Margaree Salmon Museum which houses exhibits related to salmon angling on the Margaree River, in a former schoolhouse.
		As you retrace your voyage to The Cabot Trail drive though the Margarees, Middle River and connect to the Trans Canada at the Red Barn to complete your daytrip in Baddeck at the Alexander Graham Bell Museum which is operated by Parks Canada.
	www.pilotwhalechalets.com /dayt.html (1137 words)

	Great Canadian Rivers "Recreation"
		The scenery is spectacular, campsites are plentiful, waterfowl and wildlife are abundant, the river is teeming with fish - and, reassuringly, the dangerous days of Exploits log drives are a thing of the past.
		The river that drops a full 23 metres through a rugged, rocky gorge at Grand Falls, southeast of Edmunston, is full of speed and turbulence, especially in spring, when swirling, swelling currents grind riverstones deep into the limestone riverbed below the falls.
		Since the 19th century, the river has drawn the rich and the famous, eager to find refuge from hectic paces and prying eyes in the solitude and tranquility of a MIramichi salmon pool.
	www.greatcanadianrivers.com /river_recreation.htm (529 words)

	CHRS - Margaree-Lake Ainslie River System
		The Northeast Margaree rises on the plateau of the rugged Cape Breton Highlands, while the Southwest Margaree slips and slides out of Lake Ainslie, the largest natural lake in Nova Scotia.
		The two branches tumble over rapids and waterfalls, through deep salmon pools and still marshes, and rich forested floodplains, merging at Margaree Forks and continuing on to the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
		Downstream, fertile farms, weirs and villages rich in Acadian and Scottish heritage are framed by maple ridges that provide vibrant autumn vistas.
	www.chrs.ca /Rivers/Margaree/Margaree_e.htm (115 words)

	Cranton Cottages
		Margaree is the most soul inspiring area of Nova Scotia.
		In Margaree Centre, 1.4 miles off the Cabot Trail, our cottages are ideal for a stress-free relaxing holiday.
		Walk across the field and salmon fish the beautiful, world-famous Margaree River, or go hunting, hiking or bird watching (a bald eagle is not an uncommon sight) and a twenty minute drive to an ocean beach.
	crantoncottages.com (300 words)

	NWC - National Water Conditions
		Three stations in the Trinity River Basin set record peaks; flows at these stations were approximately equal to the 100-year flood.
		New record maximum October monthly mean flows were set at the Northeast Margaree River at Margaree Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada, the Alapaha River at Statenville, Georgia, the Altamaha River at Doctortown, Georgia, and the Neches River near Rockland, Texas.
		The combined flow of the three largest rivers in the lower 48 States--the Mississippi, the St. Lawrence, and the Columbia--decreased by 2 percent from last month to 624,680 ft3/s.
	water.usgs.gov /nwc/back_issues/oct94_cov.html (470 words)

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