Port Bickerton, Nova Scotia

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West Bickerton, Guysborough NS

Port Bickerton is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Municipality of the District of Saint Mary's in Guysborough County.

Port Bickerton consists of two adjoining communities: Port Bickerton proper, and Bickerton West. Together they host a number of churches, a community hall, volunteer fire department, a convenience store, a federal post office and a Canadian Coast Guard office. Located on Nova Scotia Route 211, there is a nearby cable ferry ( Stormont II ) which links the community to Isaac's Harbour North across Country Harbour. There is an eponymous lighthouse nearby that is operated as a tourist attraction.

45°6′47″N61°43′25″W / 45.11306°N 61.72361°W / 45.11306; -61.72361 (Port Bickerton, Nova Scotia)


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