Sandford Nova Scotia Postcard – Lobster Pots & Drawbridge Harbour

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Sandford Nova Scotia Postcard – Lobster Pots & Drawbridge Harbour

A vibrant coastal scene of Sandford’s historic fishing village, with lobster pots stacked high and one of the world’s smallest drawbridges crossing the harbour mouth.

Measurements: approx. 5 7/8 x 4 1/8 inches
Dates: unknown
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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The calm, cerulean waters of Sandford harbour reflect rows of wooden lobster traps and weathered grey shingled sheds, evoking the industrious rhythm of Nova Scotia’s traditional fishing life. In the foreground, coiled buoys and yellow-decked boats rest at the dock, while the wooden drawbridge — modest in scale but rich in charm — connects both sides of this working waterfront.

This postcard was published by The Book Room Ltd. of Halifax and printed by Lawson Graphics Pacific Ltd. in Vancouver, bearing the imprint of “Majestic Post Card.” Likely dating from the 1960s–70s, the image captures Sandford in Yarmouth County, a village just miles from the town of Yarmouth. The area has long drawn visitors with its deep-sea fishing, saltwater bathing, and maritime heritage. The drawbridge shown remains a local curiosity and engineering footnote — believed to be among the smallest operational drawbridges in the world.

For collectors of maritime ephemera, Canadian coastal life, or drawbridge curiosities, this postcard offers a beautifully composed glimpse into one of Nova Scotia’s most authentic fishing harbours — a tribute to livelihoods shaped by tide, timber, and tradition.

Categories: canada, ephemera, fishing, postcards, travel
Tags: sandford, yarmouth, nova scotia, harbour, lobster, boats, drawbridge
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