Salmon River, Richmond County

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Salmon River is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Richmond County.

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Coordinates: 45°38′37.28″N60°46′42.96″W / 45.6436889°N 60.7786000°W / 45.6436889; -60.7786000 (Salmon River, Nova Scotia)