Bayhead, Nova Scotia

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Bayhead in Nova Scotia

Bayhead is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County. [1] It is located at the head of Tatamagouche Bay, and geographic features in the area are historically associated with the name Gouzar. [2]

Coordinates: 45°44′34.26″N63°22′17.56″W / 45.7428500°N 63.3715444°W / 45.7428500; -63.3715444 (Bayhead, Nova Scotia)

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References

  1. "Bayhead". Geographical Names Board of Canada . Natural Resources Canada . Retrieved 17 October 2017.
  2. "North Colchester Communities". Municipality of Colchester. Retrieved 17 October 2017.