Melbourne, Nova Scotia

Last updated November 27, 2025

Melbourne is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Yarmouth County.^[1]^[2]

The Mi'kmaq may have referred to the area as "Keskoospaak", which means "where they catch beavers". The area was settled by Europeans in the late 18th century, who called the area "Little River". It was likely named in honour of Lord Melbourne.^[1]

References

1 2 Fergusson, C. Bruce (1967). Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia. Halifax, N.S.: Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 426. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
↑ "Melbourne". Geographical Names Data Base . Natural Resources Canada . Retrieved 26 November 2025.

43°47′2.34″N66°3′18.92″W / 43.7839833°N 66.0552556°W / 43.7839833; -66.0552556 (Melbourne, Nova Scotia)

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[names-1] 1 2 Fergusson, C. Bruce (1967). Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia. Halifax, N.S.: Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 426. Retrieved 26 November 2025.

[cnbg-2] "Melbourne". Geographical Names Data Base . Natural Resources Canada . Retrieved 26 November 2025.

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