Fox River, Nova Scotia

Fox River
Village
Fox River

Location within Nova Scotia

Coordinates: 45°24′N 64°31′W / 45.400°N 64.517°W / 45.400; -64.517Coordinates: 45°24′N 64°31′W / 45.400°N 64.517°W / 45.400; -64.517
Country  Canada
Province  Nova Scotia
Municipality Cumberland County
Time zone AST (UTC-4)
Postal code B
Area code(s) 902
Part of a series about Places in Nova Scotia

Fox River is a rural community in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.

Fox River is the Birthplace of John Chipman (Chip) Kerr, who was awarded the Victoria Cross in World War I. He was one of only four Nova Scotians to be awarded the VC, which is presented for an act of conspicuous valour in the face of the enemy. His VC is held by the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa and his story is featured at the nearby Age of Sail Heritage Centre.

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