Forbes Point, Nova Scotia
Forbes Point | |
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  Location of Forbes Point, Nova Scotia | |
| 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 | UTC-4 (AST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (ADT) |
| Area code | 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 Municipality of the District of Barrington of Shelburne County.[2]
History
[edit]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.
Geography
[edit]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.
Demographics
[edit]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.
Economy
[edit]There is a small wharf and fish processing plant at the end of Forbes Point. Most residents make a living in the lobster fishery.
Recreation
[edit]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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