Four Offshore Wind Energy Areas Designated Off Nova Scotia

Newly designated offshore areas set stage for Nova Scotia’s first call for windpower bids - Electrical Business

July 29, 2025 – Canada’s first four offshore wind energy areas have been designated off the coast of Nova Scotia. Off the mainland: French Bank – 3125 km² Middle Bank – 2289 km² Sable Island Bank – 5850 km² Off Cape Breton: Sydney Bight – 1285 km² The designation of these four areas by the Province of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada is an important step toward developing the offshore wind industry, according to the Office of Premier T…

Four offshore wind energy areas designated off Nova Scotia

The Nova Scotia government says Canada’s first four offshore wind energy areas have been designated on the province’s offshore.

Canada Designates First Zones for Offshore Wind Energy off Nova Scotia

After extensive exploration, the Canadian federal government and the Province of Nova Scotia took the first definitive steps for the development of Canada’s offshore wind energy industry. Calling it a “key step,” the local and federal government jointly presented the first four zones to be made available for development in a call for bids expected by the end of the year. Nova Scotia’s Premier, Tim Houston, has a bold vision for the industry and …

Proposed offshore wind development areas finalized as call for bids looms

Four areas off the coast of Nova Scotia have been finalized for potential offshore wind development and a call for bids is expected by the end of the year, although much work remains as the province works toward a goal of becoming a green energy superpower.

Nova Scotia, Ottawa announce four designated areas for offshore wind projects - Halifax

French Bank, Middle Bank and Sable Island Bank, all located south of Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore, and Sydney Bight, northeast of Cape Breton, have been chosen.

Canada's first offshore wind areas designated off Nova Scotia

It was a calm Tuesday throughout much of Nova Scotia as the provincial government touted what it calls the greatest wind potential in the world.