West River, Nova Scotia

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West River is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .

It was formerly served by the Hopewell Subdivision of Canadian National Railway, which had a station in West River.

Coordinates: 45°34′38.65″N62°50′40.36″W / 45.5774028°N 62.8445444°W / 45.5774028; -62.8445444 (West River, Nova Scotia)

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