Tangier, Nova Scotia
Tangier | |
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902 772 | |
| GNBC Code | CBIKA[2] |
| Highways |  Trunk 7 |
| Part of a series about Places in Nova Scotia | |
Tangier is a
Halifax Regional Municipality. It lies along the Marine Drive on Nova Scotia Trunk 7 approximately 23 km (14 mi) west of Sheet Harbour. Tangier is situated at the head of Tangier Harbour.[2][3] The Mi'kmaq name for the settlement was Wospegeak, translating to "the sunshine is reflected from the water". The community is located at the mouth of Tangier River.[2][4] The present name of the community is most likely derived from the shipwreck of the schooner Tangier in 1830.[5][6] In 1858, gold was discovered in the area, which sparked gold mining operations in the area for the next 30 years.[6] The community has a church and several private fishing wharfs, as well as a post office.[7]
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References
Citations
- ^ "Current Polling District Boundaries". Halifax Regional Municipality. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- ^ a b c "Tangier". Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- ^ "Tangier Harbour". Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- ^ "Tangier River". Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
- ISBN 9780802075703. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
- ^ a b Scott 2011, p. 251.
- ^ "Find a Post Office". Canada Post. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
Bibliography
Scott, David (2011). Nova Scotia Place Names. DESPUB. ISBN 978-0-9865370-1-1.