Fox River, Nova Scotia
Fox River | |
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Village | |
Fox River Location within Nova Scotia | |
Coordinates: 45°24′N 64°31′W / 45.400°N 64.517°WCoordinates: 45°24′N 64°31′W / 45.400°N 64.517°W | |
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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North Greville | Yorke Settlement on Rural Road |
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Port Greville on Route |
Diligent River on Route | |||
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Minas Basin |
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