Welcome to the Municipality of the District of Guysborough
The Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) is one of four municipal units in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia. Occupying the eastern half of Guysborough County, the District's administrative centre is located in the Shiretown of Guysborough. The Municipality completely surrounds the towns of Canso and Mulgrave and borders the St. Mary's municipal district to the West, Antigonish County to the North and the Strait of Canso to the East. It was incorporated in 1879 and covers an area of 2,111 square kilometres.
In 2006, the Municipality had a total of 4,681 residents living in its seven districts. MODG boasts the lowest residential tax rate in Nova Scotia and a competitive commercial tax rate. We are very proud to offer a safe and rural lifestyle, numerous recreational opportunities, exceptional natural resources, an area rich in culture and history as well as attractive opportunities for business investment. We hope you enjoy your visit to this website and find it to be a relevant and comprehensive source of information. Should you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to contact us.