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List of communities in Colchester County, Nova Scotia
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Colchester County, Nova Scotia
Colchester County is a county in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.-History:The appellation Colchester was applied in 1780 to the district previously called "Cobequid," and was derived from the town of Colchester in Essex...
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Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
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This list is ordered by the highway upon which they are located. All routes start with the terminus located near the largest community.
Trunk Routes
- Trunk 2: StewiackeStewiacke, Nova Scotia-External links:* *...
- AltonAlton, Nova ScotiaAlton is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County. Alton is the location of a natural gas storage facility currently under construction from salt caverns.-External links:*...
– BrentwoodBrentwood , Nova ScotiaBrentwood is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County .-References:*...
- BrookfieldBrookfield, Nova ScotiaBrookfield is a Canadian rural community located in southern Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Brookfield is a growing community in the heart of Nova Scotia, just forty minutes from the provincial capital of Halifax, thirty minutes from the Stanfield International Airport and ten minutes...
- HildenHilden, Nova ScotiaHilden is a Canadian rural community located in Colchester County, Nova Scotia.-Demographics:The population of Hilden is approximately 1,200 and the community is located in Colchester Census Division C...
– TruroTruro, Nova Scotia-Education:Truro has one high school, Cobequid Educational Centre. Post-secondary options include a campus of the Nova Scotia Community College, as well as the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in the neighboring town of Bible Hill.- Sports :...
- OnslowOnslow, Nova ScotiaOnslow is a small, unincorporated, Canadian rural community in central Colchester County, Nova Scotia. The community is located along the north bank of the Salmon River, opposite the town of Truro and is largely a farming area...
- MasstownMasstown, Nova ScotiaMasstown is a farming community located approximately 17 kilometers from Truro, Nova Scotia.-Historic background:Masstown has its beginnings with French settlers, known as Acadians. They first settled in this area near the Cobequid Bay in 1705. The Acadian culture consisted primarily of farming...
- GlenholmeGlenholme, Nova ScotiaGlenholme is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County .-References:*...
- Great VillageGreat Village, Nova ScotiaGreat Village is a community of approximately 500 people located along Trunk 2 and the north shore of Cobequid Bay in Colchester County Nova Scotia...
- PortapiquePortapique, Nova ScotiaPortapique is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County .Portapique is a corruption of the Acadian word 'Porc-epic', meaning porcupine. The village was in fact named as such until the Acadians no longer lived there....
- Bass RiverBass River, Nova ScotiaBass River is an unincorporated rural community in western Colchester County, north-central Nova Scotia, in the Maritimes of Canada.-Location:...
- Upper EconomyUpper Economy, Nova ScotiaUpper Economy is a rural area of approximately 50 residents and 5 km² located along Trunk 2 in western Colchester County, Nova Scotia. It stretches from along the north shoreline of the western end of Cobequid Bay north into the lower slopes of the Cobequid Mountains. Upper Economy is considered...
- Cove RoadCove Road, Nova ScotiaCove Road is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County .-References:*...
- EconomyEconomy, Nova ScotiaEconomy is an unincorporated rural community situated along the north shore of the Minas Basin/Cobequid Bay, at approximately 45°23'N, 63°54'W, in Colchester County, Nova Scotia...
– Carrs BrookCarrs Brook, Nova ScotiaCarrs Brook is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County .-References:*...
- Lower EconomyLower Economy, Nova ScotiaLower Economy is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County .-References:*...
- Five IslandsFive Islands, Nova ScotiaFive Islands is a rural community in Colchester County Nova Scotia with a population of 300 located on the north shore of the Minas Basin, home of the highest tides in the world... - Trunk 4: Folly LakeFolly Lake, Nova ScotiaFolly Lake is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County .-References:*...
– MasstownMasstown, Nova ScotiaMasstown is a farming community located approximately 17 kilometers from Truro, Nova Scotia.-Historic background:Masstown has its beginnings with French settlers, known as Acadians. They first settled in this area near the Cobequid Bay in 1705. The Acadian culture consisted primarily of farming...
– OnslowOnslow, Nova ScotiaOnslow is a small, unincorporated, Canadian rural community in central Colchester County, Nova Scotia. The community is located along the north bank of the Salmon River, opposite the town of Truro and is largely a farming area...
– Truro – Bible HillBible Hill, Nova ScotiaBible Hill is a Canadian village in Colchester County, Nova Scotia. It lies on the north bank of the Salmon River, opposite the town of Truro.Bible Hill functions as a suburb of Truro with several residential subdivisions...
- KemptownKemptown, Nova ScotiaKemptown is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County .-References:*... - Trunk 6: BayheadBayhead, Nova ScotiaBayhead is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County .-References:*...
- TatamagoucheTatamagouche, Nova ScotiaTatamagouche is a Canadian village in Colchester County, Nova Scotia.Tatamagouche is situated on the Northumberland Strait 50 kilometers north of Truro and 50 kilometres west of Pictou. The village is located along the south side of Tatamagouche Bay at the mouths of the French and Waugh Rivers...
- BruleBrule, Nova ScotiaBrule is a Canadian rural community located in Colchester County, Nova Scotia.Located on the Northumberland Strait 6 kilometres east of the village of Tatamagouche near the county boundary, the community is situated on the southern shore of Brule Harbour opposite Brule Point.-Fossils:Brule is...
Arterial Highways
- Highway 102Nova Scotia Highway 102Highway 102 is a north-south freeway in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia that runs from Halifax to Truro. It is the busiest highway in Atlantic Canada....
: Truro Heights, Lower TruroLower Truro, Nova ScotiaLower Truro is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County .-References:*...
Collector Roads
- Route 224Nova Scotia Route 224Highway 224 is a collector road in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It is located in the Halifax Regional Municipality and Colchester County, connecting Sheet Harbour at Trunk 7 with Shubenacadie at Trunk 2.-Communities:*Shubenacadie*Pine Grove...
: Gays RiverGays River, Nova ScotiaGays River is a community of the Halifax Regional Municipality and Colchester County in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.... - Route 236Nova Scotia Route 236Route 236 is a collector road in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.It is located in Hants County and Colchester County, connecting Brooklyn at Route 215 with Truro at Highway 102/Trunk 2.-Communities:*Brooklyn*Union Corner*Scotch Village*Mosherville...
: Green OaksGreen Oaks, Nova ScotiaGreen Oaks is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...
- Beaver BrookBeaver Brook, Nova ScotiaBeaver Brook is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...
- Old BarnsOld Barns, Nova ScotiaOld Barns is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County .-References:*...
– Truro Heights - Route 246Nova Scotia Route 246Route 246 is a collector road in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.It is located in the northern part of the province and connects Tatamagouche at Trunk 6 with Wentworth, Nova Scotia at Trunk 4.-Communities:*Wentworth*West New Annan*Tatamagouche...
: TatamagoucheTatamagouche, Nova ScotiaTatamagouche is a Canadian village in Colchester County, Nova Scotia.Tatamagouche is situated on the Northumberland Strait 50 kilometers north of Truro and 50 kilometres west of Pictou. The village is located along the south side of Tatamagouche Bay at the mouths of the French and Waugh Rivers...
- OliverOliver, Nova ScotiaOliver is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County .-References:*...
- West New AnnanWest New Annan, Nova ScotiaWest New Annan is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County .- References :*... - Route 256Nova Scotia Route 256Route 256 is a collector road in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.It is located in the northern part of the province and connects West New Annan at Route 246 with Lyons Brook at Route 376.-Communities:*West New Annan*The Falls*West Branch River John...
: West New AnnanWest New Annan, Nova ScotiaWest New Annan is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County .- References :*...
- Central New AnnanCentral New Annan, Nova ScotiaCentral New Annan is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County .-References:*...
- The FallsThe Falls, Nova ScotiaThe Falls is a community of about 100 people located in the northern part of Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada.It is located six miles south of the village of Tatamagouche on the main road leading to Truro, the county seat....
- Balmoral MillsBalmoral Mills, Nova ScotiaBalmoral Mills is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County. It is home to the Balmoral Grist Mill Museum.-References:*...
- East EarltownEast Earltown, Nova ScotiaEast Earltown is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County .-References:*... - Route 289Nova Scotia Route 289Route 289 is a collector road in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.It is located in the northern and central part of the province, connecting Melmerby Beach Provincial Park in Kings Head with Route 236 near Green Oaks.-Communities:...
: Green OaksGreen Oaks, Nova ScotiaGreen Oaks is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...
- Green CreekGreen Creek, Nova ScotiaGreen Creek is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...
– BrookfieldBrookfield, Nova ScotiaBrookfield is a Canadian rural community located in southern Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Brookfield is a growing community in the heart of Nova Scotia, just forty minutes from the provincial capital of Halifax, thirty minutes from the Stanfield International Airport and ten minutes...
- EarltownMiddle Stewiacke, Nova ScotiaMiddle Stewiacke is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County in the Stewiacke Valley.-References:*...
- Otter BrookOtter Brook, Nova ScotiaOtter Brook is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County .-References:*...
- Upper StewiackeUpper Stewiacke, Nova Scotia-External links: *...
– EastvilleEastville, Nova ScotiaEastville is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*... - Route 311Nova Scotia Route 311Route 311 is a collector road in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.It is located in Colchester County and connects Tatamagouche at Trunk 6 with Truro at Trunk 4.-Communities:*Truro*Upper Onslow*North River*Central North River*Upper North River...
: Bible HillBible Hill, Nova ScotiaBible Hill is a Canadian village in Colchester County, Nova Scotia. It lies on the north bank of the Salmon River, opposite the town of Truro.Bible Hill functions as a suburb of Truro with several residential subdivisions...
- North RiverNorth River, Nova ScotiaNorth River is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...
- NuttbyNuttby, Nova ScotiaNuttby is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County .-References:*...
- EarltownEarltown, Nova ScotiaEarltown, Nova Scotia is a Canadian rural community in Colchester County, Nova Scotia.The community is located 25 km north of the town of Truro on Route 311, on the north slope of the Cobequid Mountains.-History:... - Route 326Nova Scotia Route 326Route 326 is a collector road in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.It is located in Colchester County and connects Brule at Trunk 6 with Earltown at Route 311-Communities:*Earltown*MacBains Corner*East Earltown*Denmark*Middleton Corner...
: EarltownEarltown, Nova ScotiaEarltown, Nova Scotia is a Canadian rural community in Colchester County, Nova Scotia.The community is located 25 km north of the town of Truro on Route 311, on the north slope of the Cobequid Mountains.-History:...
- North EarltownNorth Earltown, Nova ScotiaNorth Earltown is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County .-References:*...
– East EarltownEast Earltown, Nova ScotiaEast Earltown is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County .-References:*...
- DenmarkDenmark, Nova ScotiaDenmark is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County .-References:*...
– BruleBrule, Nova ScotiaBrule is a Canadian rural community located in Colchester County, Nova Scotia.Located on the Northumberland Strait 6 kilometres east of the village of Tatamagouche near the county boundary, the community is situated on the southern shore of Brule Harbour opposite Brule Point.-Fossils:Brule is... - Route 336Nova Scotia Route 336Route 336 is a collector road in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.It is located in the central part of the province and connects Upper Musquodoboit at Route 224 with Springside at Route 289 .-Communities:*Upper Musquodoboit*Dean*Newton Mills...
: Newton MillsNewton Mills, Nova ScotiaNewton Mills is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
– EastvilleEastville, Nova ScotiaEastville is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
Communities located on rural roads
- Acadian Mines
- BelmontBelmont, Nova ScotiaBelmont is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...
- Black RockBlack Rock, Colchester, Nova ScotiaBlack Rock is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...
- BurnsideBurnside (Colchester), Nova ScotiaBurnside is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-Parks:*Burnside Community Park-References:**...
- CamdenCamden, Nova ScotiaCamden is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County .-References:*...
- CastlereaghCastlereagh, Nova ScotiaCastlereagh is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.Once a bustling village, only a few houses remain in Castlereagh - the only people found there now tend to be those occupying seasonal camps, typically for hunting or logging.-References:*...
- CloverdaleCloverdale, Nova ScotiaCloverdale is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County in the Stewiacke Valley.-References:*...
- ColdstreamColdstream, Nova ScotiaColdstream is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...
- DebertDebert, Nova ScotiaDebert is an unincorporated farming community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It is located approximately 20 km west of the town of Truro. The Village of Debert is home to two churches, Baptist and United, plus a Fellowship Center, as well as a gas station and two garages. There are...
- East Mines StationEast Mines Station, Nova ScotiaEast Mines Station is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...
- East VillageEast Village, Nova ScotiaEast Village is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...
- French RiverFrench River, Colchester , Nova ScotiaFrench River is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County .-References:*...
- Greenfield
- HarmonyHarmony, Nova ScotiaHarmony is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...
- LanesvilleLanesville, Nova ScotiaLanesville is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...
- Little DykeLittle Dyke, Nova ScotiaLittle Dyke is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...
- LondonderryLondonderry, Nova ScotiaLondonderry is an unincorporated community located in Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada, formerly called Acadia Mines. A bustling iron ore mining and steel making town of some 5,000 in the late 19th century, the present population stands at around 200.-History:Londonderry saw the pouring of...
- LornevaleLornevale, Nova ScotiaLornevale is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...
- LynnLynn, Nova ScotiaLynn is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...
- McCallum SettlementMcCallum Settlement, Nova ScotiaMcCallum Settlement is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...
- MontroseMontrose, Nova ScotiaMontrose is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...
- Pleasant HillsPleasant Hills, Nova ScotiaPleasant Hills is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...
- PrinceportPrinceport, Nova ScotiaPrinceport is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...
- RiversdaleRiversdale ,Colchester, Nova ScotiaRiversdale is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...
- Salmon RiverSalmon River, Colchester County, Nova ScotiaSalmon River is an unincorporated Canadian suburban community in central Nova Scotia's Colchester County.A suburb of the town of Truro, Salmon River is located on the south side of the Salmon River, from which it derives its name....
- Sand Point
- South BranchSouth Branch, Nova ScotiaSouth Branch is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...
- Stewiacke East
- UnionUnion, Nova ScotiaUnion is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...
- ValleyValley, Nova ScotiaValley is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County. There is a school located there called Valley Elementary School, and right across the road there is a convenience store called 'Valley Variety'. Next door to the school is the Valley United...
- West St. AndrewsWest St. Andrews, Nova ScotiaWest St. Andrews is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...
- WittenburgWittenburg, Nova ScotiaWittenburg is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...