Admiral Rock, Nova Scotia

Last updated
Canada Nova Scotia location map 2.svg
Red pog.svg
Admiral Rock in Nova Scotia

Admiral Rock is a community`in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Municipal District of East Hants. It is named after Admiral Alexander Cochrane. [1]

Coordinates: 45°9′57″N63°23′55″W / 45.16583°N 63.39861°W / 45.16583; -63.39861 (Admiral Rock, Nova Scotia)

Related Research Articles

Economy, Nova Scotia

Economy 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. In the late 19th century, it was known for its shipbuilding industry.

Municipality of the District of East Hants District municipality in Nova Scotia, Canada

East Hants, officially named the Municipality of the District of East Hants, is a district municipality in Hants County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Statistics Canada classifies the district municipality as a municipal district.

Malagash

Malagash is a dispersed community on the Malagash Peninsula in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Shubenacadie River River in Nova Scotia, Canada

The Shubenacadie River is a river in Nova Scotia, Canada. It has a meander length of approximately 72 km from its source at Shubenacadie Grand Lake to its mouth at the historic seaport village of Maitland on Cobequid Bay, site of the building of the William D. Lawrence, the largest wooden ship ever built in Canada. In 2009, the I Backpack Canada blog named the Shubenacadie one of the top five whitewater rivers in Canada. The lower 30 km of the river is tidal and the river experiences a tidal bore twice daily, with some bores reaching up to 3 m in height at certain points along the river. Local tourism operators offer adventure seekers a chance to ride with the bore on high-horse power Zodiac Hurricanes. Tidal Bore Rafting was invented at the Tidal Bore Rafting Resort by H. Knoll. It is also a popular surfing spot for experienced Sea Kayakers.

Westphal is an unincorporated community located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and outside of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Some of Westphal is considered part of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and some of it is considered separate from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The area is bound by Port Wallace in the north, Waverley Road in the west, Lake Major Road in the east, and Main Street in the south. The area also includes the watershed and water filtration plant for the Halifax Regional Water Commission that supplies drinking water for the residents of Dartmouth and surrounding communities east of Halifax Harbour. It is named after two Westphal brothers who became admirals in the British navy and who hailed from this part of Nova Scotia - George Augustus Westphal and his elder brother Philip. Their surname is of German origin.

CKTO-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 100.9 FM in Truro, Nova Scotia. The station airs an adult hits format and is branded as Bounce 100.9. The station has been on the air since 1965.

Nova Scotia peninsula Peninsula in Nova Scotia

The Nova Scotia peninsula is a peninsula on the Atlantic coast of North America.

CKRV-FM Radio station in Kamloops, British Columbia

CKRV-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 97.5 FM in Kamloops, British Columbia. The station broadcasts a classic rock format branded as K 97.5, and prior to 2010, it had a hot adult contemporary format. Even though as a top 40 station, it was still being classified as a hot AC station by Mediabase and Nielsen BDS. CKRV's most recent shift to top 40 was plagued by CKBZ-FM shifting from adult contemporary to hot AC in the late 2000s.

CJKC-FM Radio station in Kamloops, British Columbia

CJKC-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 103.1 FM in Kamloops, British Columbia. The station broadcasts a country format branded as New Country 103.1.

Maitland, Nova Scotia

Maitland, East Hants, Nova Scotia is a village in East Hants, Nova Scotia. It is home to the historic Lawrence House Museum, which is part of the Nova Scotia Museum. The community was part of the Douglas Township until it was named Maitland after Governor General of Nova Scotia Peregrine Maitland (1828–34) when building the Shubenacadie Canal was first attempted (1826–1831). The Canal was supposed to start at Maitland, Nova Scotia and run through the province to Maitland Street, Dartmouth, the canal being "bookended" by two "Maitland" landmarks.

Upper Rawdon, Nova Scotia

Upper Rawdon is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Municipal District of East Hants, which is in Hants County, Nova Scotia. This community was originally part of the Rawdon Township.

Glenholme

Glenholme is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.

Clifton, Nova Scotia

Clifton is a rural community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.

Victoria, Nova Scotia

Victoria is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Cumberland County.

Black Lake (Nova Scotia) Index of articles associated with the same name

There are various Black Lakes in Nova Scotia, Canada. They vary widely in size, depth and usability. Many counties, such as Cumberland, Halifax, Inverness, and Pictou Counties have more than one Black Lake so named, while other counties mentioned in this article have only one named Black Lake.

The River Philip is a river contained entirely within Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Stewiacke River

The Stewiacke River is a river in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia that starts at Round Lake in Pictou County and flows into the Shubenacadie River in Colchester County running through the Stewiacke Valley.

Naval Museum of Halifax Naval museum in Nova Scotia, Canada

The Naval Museum of Halifax is a Canadian Forces museum located at CFB Halifax in the former official residence of the Commander-in-Chief of the North America Station (1819–1905). Also known as the "Admiralty House", the residence is a National Historic Site of Canada located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The museum collects, preserves and displays the artifacts and history of the Royal Canadian Navy.

Township (Nova Scotia) Former division of Nova Scotia

A township in Nova Scotia, Canada, was an early form of land division and local administration during British colonial settlement in the 18th century. They were created as a means of populating the colony with people loyal to British rule. They were typically rural or wilderness areas of around 100,000 acres (400 km2) that would eventually include several villages or towns. Some townships, but not all, returned a member to the General Assembly of Nova Scotia; others were represented by the members from the county. Townships became obsolete by 1879 by which time towns and counties had become incorporated.

The Musquodoboit Trailway is a 14.5-kilometre-long (9.0 mi) multi-use rail trail located in Halifax County, Nova Scotia, running the distance from Gibralter to Musquodoboit Harbour. The entire route is part of the Halifax spur of The Great Trail, and follows Nova Scotia Route 357 for its length.

References

  1. "Nova Scotia Archives - Error". 20 April 2020.