Woodburn, Nova Scotia

Woodburn is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.[1][2]

Location

This settlement is located at the west end of Merigomish Harbour, on the north shore of Nova Scotia.

History

John Wood received a grant of land here in 1810, and the Scottish word, "burn" means rivulet or brook, hence its name "Woods Brook."[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Fergusson, C. Bruce (1967). Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia. Halifax, N.S.: Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 744. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
  2. ^ "Woodburn". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 29 November 2025.

45°37′05″N 62°31′19″W / 45.618°N 62.522°W / 45.618; -62.522


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