Nova Scotia is famous for our incredible coastal experiences, including our seaside accommodations, restaurants, and attractions. Nova Scotia's 13,000-kilometre coastline is vulnerable to climate change, which increases risks of erosion, flooding, storm surges and rising sea levels. Property owners, communities and coastal tourism business owners along our coasts must take the extra steps to prepare and stay safe from these risks. Resources are available to help you make informed business decisions about your coastal property.

Coastal Navigators 

As part of the Province's Coastal Protection Action Plan, coastal Navigators are available to help you understand coastal hazards that may impact your property and community. They can also provide you with information and resources if you are looking to take action. This free and confidential resource helps connect you and your business with personalized, one-on-one support to help understand the risks and opportunities for your coastal property. Businesses and landowners can request tailored Coastal Hazard Assessment Reports to analyze any specific risks to their property and coastal Navigators will help you understand your results and explore options if you want to take action

For more information  contact a coastal Navigator at coastalnavigator@novascotia.ca or by calling 1-888-570-4240.

To receive a Coastal Hazard Assessment Report, complete the form. 

Coastal Hazard Assessment Form
 

Looking to build on or buy a property?

The Coastal Hazard Map Navigator Service can help guide you with the Coastal Hazard Mapping Tool as well. Using the tool, navigators can teach you how to understand complex data that can help support your decision-making whether it be building safely, planning natural buffers, or engaging with your municipality now and decades into the future! 

Why does it matter? 

These services and tools give coastal communities and businesses information and guidance to build a resilient tourism industry and adapt to climate change.