Round Hill, Nova Scotia
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With close proximity to both the [[Bay of Fundy]], which insures its temperate climate, and the classic Canadian lakes and forests of Nova Scotia's [[Kejimkujik National Park|Kejimkujic National Park]], Round Hill offers a variety of beautiful landscapes and opportunities for outdoor activities and sightseeing. A trail constructed along an old rail bed of the [[Dominion Atlantic Railway]] runs through the community along the Annapolis River offering vistas of the hills to the north and south which form the famous fruit-growing region of the Annapolis Valley. |
With close proximity to both the [[Bay of Fundy]], which insures its temperate climate, and the classic Canadian lakes and forests of Nova Scotia's [[Kejimkujik National Park|Kejimkujic National Park]], Round Hill offers a variety of beautiful landscapes and opportunities for outdoor activities and sightseeing. A trail constructed along an old rail bed of the [[Dominion Atlantic Railway]] runs through the community along the Annapolis River offering vistas of the hills to the north and south which form the famous fruit-growing region of the Annapolis Valley. |
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The Round Hill River flows through the community descending the South Mountain through old wood lots until eventually joining the Annapolis River. The woods still contain examples of the original Acadian forest with stands of [[Tsuga canadensis|hemlock]], [[ |
The Round Hill River flows through the community descending the South Mountain through old wood lots until eventually joining the Annapolis River. The woods still contain examples of the original Acadian forest with stands of [[Tsuga canadensis|hemlock]], [[eastern white pine]], [[Sugar Maple|sugar maple]] and other trees which provide habitat for the area's rich wildlife. |
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Round Hill has abundant populations of both wildlife and birdlife. [[White-tailed deer]], [[American black bear|black bear]], [[lynx]], [[bobcat]]s, [[porcupine]] and other species are found in the area. [[Pileated woodpecker]]s, [[bald eagle]]s, [[osprey]], [[woodcock]], [[warbler]]s, [[hummingbird]]s and other bird species are commonly seen. The area has the largest [[pheasant]] population east of the Mississippi. Round Hill is directly on the migratory route of the [[Monarch butterfly migration|monarch butterfly]] and local efforts are underway to protect and increase its habitat. |
Round Hill has abundant populations of both wildlife and birdlife. [[White-tailed deer]], [[American black bear|black bear]], [[lynx]], [[bobcat]]s, [[porcupine]] and other species are found in the area. [[Pileated woodpecker]]s, [[bald eagle]]s, [[osprey]], [[woodcock]], [[warbler]]s, [[hummingbird]]s and other bird species are commonly seen. The area has the largest [[pheasant]] population east of the Mississippi. Round Hill is directly on the migratory route of the [[Monarch butterfly migration|monarch butterfly]] and local efforts are underway to protect and increase its habitat. |
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