North Shore (Nova Scotia)

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North Shore, Nova Scotia

Northern Nova Scotia
North Shore NS map.png
The North Shore region as defined by Statistics Canada
Country Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Province Flag of Nova Scotia.svg  Nova Scotia
Counties Antigonish County
Colchester County
Cumberland County
Guysborough County
Pictou County
Area
  Land16,254.41 km2 (6,275.86 sq mi)
Population
 (2016) [1]
  Total151,264
  Density9.3/km2 (24/sq mi)
  Change 2011-16
Decrease2.svg2.8%
Time zone UTC-4 (AST)
  Summer (DST) UTC-3 (ADT)
Area code(s) 902
Dwellings81,380

The North Shore is a region of Nova Scotia, Canada. Although it has no formal identity and is variously defined by geographic, county and other political boundaries, it is defined by Statistics Canada as an economic region, composed of Antigonish County, Colchester County, Cumberland County, Guysborough County, and Pictou County.

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References

  1. Statistics Canada Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and economic regions, 2011 and 2006 censuses - 100% data

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