Port Hilford (Hillford)
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34 PORT BICKERTON VILLAGE RD
Bickerton West, Nova Scotia
B0J 1A0


Nova Scotia Tourism Region : Eastern Shore

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  • This rural area is located at the head of Indian Harbour on the eastern shore of Nova Scotia. The Indian name was Utkogumoogwode, 'where the tomcods resort in the fall.'
  • The early name, 'Indian Harbour' was probably given because the place was a favourite resort of the Indians who reputedly had a number of large settlements in the area.
  • The name 'Port Hilford,' may have been given for three of the characteristics of the area; that it was a minor seaport, there were hills here, and there was a ford over a small stream which flowed from Indian Harbour Lake into Indian Harbour.
  • The Rude family settled here in 1810 and there were thirty persons here in 1818. Two hundred acres of land were surveyed for Asa Rude on land originally granted to Alexander McNutt on the east side of the harbour.
  • An Anglican church was erected in 1855. A Baptist church was begun in 1845, completed in 1853. A school was established in June, 1834, with John Coombe as schoolmaster. A school-house was built about 1836.
  • Another. school-house was erected in 1865. A new school was completed at Port Hillford in 1888. A postal way office was established at Indian Harbour in 1849. Fishing is the basic industry. Population in 1956 was 59.
  • From: guyscogene.net


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  • Wilfred 'Wilf' A. C. Carter

    • Wilfred 'Wilf' A. C. Carter

    First Canadian country hit artist Wilfred Wilf’ Arthur Charles Carter (1904–96), a singer, songwriter and guitarist, was the first Canadian country performer to have a hit record.

    He was born in Port Hillford and began singing as a boy after he was inspired by a touring Swiss yodeller. He first worked as a lumberjack, moved to Alberta in the 1920s and became a cowboy, also entertaining tourists.

    He moved to New York in 1935 and, as “Montana Slim", hosted shows on CBS and NBC. In 1937 he bought a ranch near Calgary and was frequently heard on CBC.
    He toured with his daughters , Sheila and Carol, and in 1991 made his last tour at age 86, which he called The Last Roundup Tour.'


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