Linwood, Nova Scotia

Linwood in Nova Scotia

Linwood is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County.[1][2] It was named by an act of parliament in 1884.[3]

Linwood is a small coastal community located halfway between the town of Antigonish and the Canso Causeway. Located around Linwood Harbour, Linwood has two campgrounds, both with a view of the Harbour, along with a short hiking trail, picnic park, ice rink (in winter) and a community centre.

References

  1. ^ "Linwood". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  2. ^ Fergusson, C. Bruce (1967). Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia. Halifax, NS: Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 355. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
  3. ^ Brown, Thomas J. (1922). Place-Names of the Province of Nova Scotia . Halifax, N.S.: Royal Print & Litho. p. 80 – via Wikisource.

45°39′3.2″N 61°34′28.07″W / 45.650889°N 61.5744639°W / 45.650889; -61.5744639 (Linwood, Nova Scotia)


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