Gays River
Gays River | |
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  Gays River Location within Nova Scotia | |
| Coordinates: 45°2′1.9″N 63°21′16.6″W / 45.033861°N 63.354611°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Nova Scotia |
Gays River is an unincorporated community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in both Halifax Regional Municipality and Colchester County. The community is located along the Gays River, from which the community derives its name. The Wilson family were early settlers there in 1861 and operated a family farm for many generations, including a sawmill.
References
- ↑ "Gays River". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
Further reading
- Fergusson, C. Bruce (1967). Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia. Halifax, N.S.: Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 229. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
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