Amet Sound
Amet Sound is a large body of water, an embayment of the Northumberland Strait, on the north shore Nova Scotia straddling Colchester and Pictou counties. It takes its name from Amet Island, a small island just beyond the mouth of the sound in Northumberland Strait. Because of its sheltered position, its bays and harbours are considered "safe haven" for yachts in the event of major storms. Geography Extending east to west and north to south, this wide and shallow sound is separated from the Northumberland Strait by Malagash Point peninsula on the west and Cape John on the east. Its inland extensions include Tatamagouche Bay to the west-southwest, Barrachois Harbour to the southwest, Brule Harbour to the south and John Bay to the southeast. In total it has an area of and a perimeter of , with a maximum depth of . The mean tidal range is with large tides measuring over The watershed measures and the major streams draining the watershed are the Waugh River and River John. Cultural aspects Surrounding land uses are mostly agricultural and recreational. The Barrachois Harbour Yacht Club is the focus of most recreational boating on the Sound. A Tim Horton Children's Camp is