Western Shore, Nova Scotia

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Western Shore is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Chester Municipal District.

Coordinates: 44°31′53″N64°18′52″W / 44.53139°N 64.31444°W / 44.53139; -64.31444 (Western Shore, Nova Scotia)

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