If you decide to take a more scenic route along Amherst Shore as you enter the province, one of the first rivers you will encounter is River Philip. This river is known well throughout the province for its excellent fishing opportunities to catch Brook and Brown Trout, as well as Atlantic Salmon in October & November. This area of the north shore boasts a number of nice beaches, provincial parks, and trails that highlight Nova Scotia's estuarine ecosystems. Access other popular rivers to fish along the Sunrise Trail - Shinimicas, Pugwash, Wallace - while you're in the neighbourhood, as well!