What's in a name? Why Nova Scotia has many duplicate place names

Cole Harbour, N.S., might be the home of Sidney Crosby. Or it might be in Guysborough County. Among Nova Scotia's roughly 2,000 communities, there are 78 names that are duplicated, accounting for 178 communities.

Jan 28, 2024 - 10:30
What's in a name? Why Nova Scotia has many duplicate place names

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A side-by-side image shows a sign welcoming people to Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, while the other part of the image shows a picturesque seaside community that is also called Cole Harbour.

Cole Harbour, N.S., might be the home of Sidney Crosby. Or it might be in Guysborough County. Among Nova Scotia's roughly 2,000 communities, there are 78 names that are duplicated, accounting for 178 communities.

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