Minas Basin | |
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French: Bassin des Mines | |
Location | Nova Scotia |
Coordinates | 45°15′N 64°10′W / 45.250°N 64.167°W |
Type | Inlet |
Part of | Bay of Fundy |
Settlements | Truro, Wolfville, Parrsboro |
Official name | Southern Bight-Minas Basin |
Designated | 5 November 1987 |
Reference no. | 379[1] |
The Minas Basin (French: Bassin des Mines) is an inlet of the Bay of Fundy and a sub-basin of the Fundy Basin located in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is known for its extremely high tides.