Economy

Located 35 minutes west of Truro, along Cobequid Bay

Population – 350

Festivals – Blueberry Festival - August

Economy is a scenic tourism-based community with a few small businesses, some recreational farms and tourism destination services, specializing in trail development activities. The community is located between two geological faults: one in the Cobequid Mountain Range; the other on the Bay of Fundy. Economy is situated across Cobequid Bay from Burntcoat, where the World’s Highest Tides were recorded. The spectacular view of the ebb and flow of the tides at Carr’s Brook and the panoramic view of the Minas Basin Look-Off and nearby waterfalls attract many visitors to this coastal community. The Cobequid Interpretive Centre, operated by high-spirited volunteers from the Economy area is very a popular stop along the Glooscap Trail, designated as a scenic coastal route for vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles.