Little Ri ver
A small fishing village on Digby Neck, Highway 217, Digby NS. There is approximately two hundred people in residence, people are friendly and welcome visitors! The little river, itself, runs through a central part of the village. It fluctuates in its depths as the waters of the St. Mary's Bay flow into it. The homes nestled around this active river make it a picturesque sight.

 Most of the folks are fishermen or fisher women, and there are a few farmers who attempt to keep the farming life active in the remembrance of the active farming that was livelihood here years ago.

 There are areas that offer beautiful, scenic views of Little River which is accessible between the bays on either side of the village, the Bay of Fundy and the St. Mary's Bay. Several well-trodden, intertwined trails lead through wooden tree areas to these rock beaches. These are a hikers delight!

 

  • Animal farm
  • Whites Cove
  • Little Cove
  • Tommies Beach
  • Cherry Valley
  • Little River Look-Off: route of short distance wood trail, on Tommies beach road. One can view the entire village and see the magnitude of the beauty is an overall view. This location is a type of mini-park with picnic accomodations, swings hammock and a lovely romantic spot for lovers of all types of ages. Entertainment can range in areas of excitement on the water with whale cruises from one of the two whale watching businesses in Little River, it's an experience of a life time. Also for hikers and those who enjoy leisure time walking trails or beaches, the beauty we have is ours to share with you.

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    Businesses:
  • Little River Trading Company - General Store
  • Bay to Bay Adventures - Whale Watching Tours
  • Whale of a Time - Whale Watching Tours
  • Scotia Fisheries - Local Fishplant (fresh fish available for purchase) 
    • History:
    A native of Little River (Billy Smith) was one of boxing's greatest. He was recognized as 'World Welterweight Champion' in San Francisco. He was the native born Canadian to win the title in 1892. His father Robert Smith was a fisherman of Little River.

     Author Julia Sauer was a regular summer resident of Little River for many years. She wrote several stories and they were pubished. In the book 'Fog Magic' the people she met and knew in Little River as well as places were depicted in this story.

     Many homes still standing have stories of the past to tell. One such home was 'Hillcrest House' where borders and travelling guests stayed. Guests from New York, Maine and other places of the U.S.A.

     The local baptist church was built in 1899 and will soon be having its centenial anniversary.

     Ancestors of Little River can be traced to other countries such as England, Scotland and U.S.A. 

    Come and feed the deer peanuts and corn! The deer.
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