Lyons Brook, Nova Scotia

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Lyons Brook is a Canadian rural community in Pictou County, Nova Scotia.

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Located along the West River of Pictou, Lyons Brook is immediately west of the town of Pictou and has several newer subdivisions as well as older homes fronting the river.

The community is located on a former CN Rail line that ran from Oxford Junction to Pictou and on to Stellarton. Rail service was abandoned in 1986 and the tracks were removed in 1989.

History

Lyons Brook was the first entry point for English speaking settlers who came to the province's northern shore in 1767, arriving on the Ship Betsey.

The Betsey left Philadelphia on May 4, 1767, and arrived in Pictou Harbour on June 10, 1767, but its passengers didn't actually make it to shore until June 11. Seven families were on board, including the Harris and Patterson families, who later played a significant role in the establishment of the Town of Pictou.

By the time the Ship Hector got here in 1776, there were 100 people living in Lyons Brook. [1]

Lyons Brook is home to West Pictou Consolidated School and the former childhood home of Canadian grocery titan Frank H. Sobey.

The Whiffen Brewing Company, operates Uncle Leo's Brewery in Lyons Brook and next door to Lyons Brook Piping & Welding. Lyons Brook is also the location of Birchwood Campgrounds and Korean food establishment Pictou Lunch Box. [2]

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References

  1. "Ship Betsey brought first English speaking settlers to area in 1767 | SaltWire". www.saltwire.com. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
  2. "Lyons Brook, Nova Scotia 2023: Best Places to Visit". Tripadvisor. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
  3. Tetanish, Raissa. "Lyons Brook rapper making waves with single release as 16-year-old". The Advocate. Retrieved 2023-01-26.

Further reading

Community Strong: Episode 6. Lyon's Brook Hall

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