Forbes Point, Nova Scotia
| Forbes Point | |
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| Coordinates: 43°33′00″N 65°44′55″W / 43.55°N 65.748611°W[1] | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Nova Scotia |
| County | Shelburne |
| Municipal district | Barrington |
| Time zone | AST (UTC-4) |
| • Summer (DST) | ADT (UTC-3) |
| Area code(s) | 902 |
| Access Routes | Forbes Point Road via  Trunk 3 |
Forbes Point is a small community on the southwestern shore of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Barrington municipal district of Shelburne County.[2]
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[edit] History
Forbes Point was named after Alexander Forbes[3], who settled the area in the late 18th century. Stone walls from his homestead can still be found in the area. There is a small Forbes family grave site located in the woods of Forbes Point.
[edit] Geography
Forbes Point is located at N43°33.00, W65°44.55. It is bordered on three sides by the Atlantic Ocean. Much of the landscape is spruce trees and swamp.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2006, there were approximately 100 people and 35 households. The population density is estimated to be 0.4 people /km². Many current inhabitants of Forbes Point can claim direct descent from Alexander Forbes.
[edit] Economy
There is a small wharf and fish processing plant at the end of Forbes Point. Most residents make a living in the lobster fishery.
[edit] Recreation
There are a few ponds, which provide excellent grounds for catching frogs in the summer, and ice skating in the winter.
The ocean provides a refreshing place to go swimming in the summertime.
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Charlesville | |
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Coordinates: 43°33′00″N 65°44′55″W / 43.55°N 65.74861°W
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