Gays River
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Shubenacadie, NS (Nearby: Wilford, Stewiacke, Lantz, Elmsdale, Enfield)

2770 HWY 2
Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia
B0N 2H0


Nova Scotia Tourism Region : Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley

Description From Owner:
  • The Mi'kmaq called the place Wisunawon, for 'beaver.' Believed named for a traveller named Gay who camped on the riverbank on his way from Halifax to Pictou. Settlement began in 1780.
  • With permission from 'Nova Scotia Place Names' David E. Scott 2015


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