| 词条 | Forbes Point, Nova Scotia |
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|name = Forbes Point |settlement_type = Community |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |image_map1 = |mapsize1 = |map_caption1 = |pushpin_map = Nova Scotia |pushpin_label_position = none |pushpin_map_caption =Location of Forbes Point, Nova Scotia |pushpin_mapsize =275 |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name = {{CAN}} |subdivision_type1 = Province |subdivision_name1 = {{NS}} |subdivision_type2 = County |subdivision_name2 = Shelburne |subdivision_type3 = Municipal district |subdivision_name3 = Barrington |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |area_magnitude = |unit_pref = |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 = |area_land_km2 = |area_water_km2 = |area_total_sq_mi = |area_land_sq_mi = |area_water_sq_mi = |area_water_percent = |area_urban_km2 = |area_urban_sq_mi = |area_metro_km2 = |area_metro_sq_mi = |area_blank1_title = |area_blank1_km2 = |area_blank1_sq_mi = |population_as_of = 2006 |population_footnotes = |timezone = AST |utc_offset = -4 |timezone_DST = ADT |utc_offset_DST = -3 |coordinates_footnotes =[1] |coordinates = {{coord|43.55|-65.748611|region:CA-NS|display=inline}} |postal_code_type = |postal_code = |area_code =902 |blank_name =Access Routes |blank_info =Forbes Point Road via {{jct|state=NS|Trunk|3}} |blank2_name = |blank2_info = |blank3_name = |blank3_info = |website = |footnotes = }}Forbes Point is a small community on the southwestern shore of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Barrington municipal district of Shelburne County.[2] HistoryForbes Point was named after Alexander Forbes,[3] who settled the area in the late 18th century. Stone walls from his homestead can still be found in the area. There is a small Forbes family grave site located in the woods of Forbes Point. GeographyForbes Point is located at N43°33.00, W65°44.55. It is bordered on three sides by the Atlantic Ocean. Much of the landscape is spruce trees and swamp. DemographicsAs of 2006, there were approximately 100 people and 35 households. The population density is estimated to be 0.4 people /km². Many current inhabitants of Forbes Point can claim direct descent from Alexander Forbes. EconomyThere is a small wharf and fish processing plant at the end of Forbes Point. Most residents make a living in the lobster fishery. RecreationThere are a few ponds, which provide excellent grounds for catching frogs in the summer, and ice skating in the winter. The ocean provides a refreshing place to go swimming in the summertime. See also
References1. ^Nova Scotia Geographical Names: Forbes Point{{Dead link|date=November 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} 2. ^Government of Nova Scotia website: Community Counts 3. ^Online Institute for Advanced Loyalist Studies External links
{{Geographic Location (8-way) | Centre = Forbes Point | North = Charlesville | Northeast = | East = Woods Harbour | Southeast = | South = Atlantic Ocean | Southwest = | West = Atlantic Ocean | Northwest = | image = }} {{Subdivisions of Nova Scotia}}{{coord|43|33|00|N|65|44|55|W|name=Forbes Point, Nova Scotia|region:CA-NS_scale:100000_type:city|display=title}} 3 : Communities in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia|General Service Areas in Nova Scotia|Populated coastal places in Canada |
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