Broad Cove, Nova Scotia

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Broad Cove, Nova Scotia

Broad Cove (Scottish Gaelic : An Caolas Leathann) is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Lunenburg Municipal District in Lunenburg County.

The community thrives on tourism, especially in the peak summer months. The community is served by a town hall where regular community events are held.

44°11′14.55″N64°29′0.22″W / 44.1873750°N 64.4833944°W / 44.1873750; -64.4833944 (Broad Cove, Nova Scotia)

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