Afton, Nova Scotia

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Afton in Nova Scotia

Afton is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County. [1]

Coordinates: 45°36′28″N61°42′48″W / 45.60778°N 61.71333°W / 45.60778; -61.71333 (Afton, Nova Scotia)

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References

  1. "Afton". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada.