Gulf Region
The Gulf Region includes the waters of the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence at the eastern coast of New Brunswick, the Northumberland Strait coast of Nova Scotia and Western Cape Breton Island, as well as Prince Edward Island. The Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence covers an area of 240 000 km2 and borders 7, 000 km of coastline.
Area offices are located in Tracadie, N.B., Antigonish, N.S., and Charlottetown, P.E.I. The regional headquarters are in Moncton, N.B.
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About the Gulf Region
Regional Information
- Aboriginal Fisheries
- Shellfish Aquaculture Leasing in PEI
- Atlantic Science Enterprise Centre
- Fisheries Statistics
- Fishing Area Maps
- Publications & Scientific Information
- Resources on Consultations
- Small Craft Harbours Notices
- Atlantic Canada Marine Planning Atlas
- Before starting a project near water
