Wedgeport
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Wedgeport, NS (Nearby: Lower Wedgeport, Tusket, Arcadia, Yarmouth, Hebron)

15 DYKE RD
Wedgeport, Nova Scotia
B0W 3P0


Nova Scotia Tourism Region : Yarmouth and Acadian Shores

Description From Owner:
  • The Aboriginal name was Chebec, 'the narrows. The first English name was The Wedge or Tusket Wedge, which changed to Wedge Port and eventually, Wedgeport.
  • There was an Acadian settlement here in 1767. Wedgeport was the home of the International Tuna Cup Matches from 1936 until the 1960s, when the tuna moved elsewhere.
  • With permission from 'Nova Scotia Place Names' David E. Scott 2015


Address of this page: http://ns.ruralroutes.com/Wedgeport



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  • Wedgeport Sport Tuna Fishing Museum

    • Wedgeport Sport Tuna Fishing Museum

    at 57 Tuna Wharf Rd. in Wedgeport is a museum and interpretive centre with artifacts from the 1930s to '70s from tuna fishing tournaments.

    There is all manner of fishing equipment, a mock tuna fishing boat with tuna fighting chair and even a mounted 32-pound lobster. The museum has a café and gift shop.


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