Forbes Point, Nova Scotia

Forbes Point
Community
Location of Forbes Point, Nova Scotia
Coordinates: 43°33′00″N 65°44′55″W / 43.55°N 65.748611°W / 43.55; -65.748611[1]
Country	Canada
Province	Nova Scotia
County	Shelburne
Municipal district	Barrington
Time zone	UTC-4 (AST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-3 (ADT)
Area code(s)	902
Access Routes	Forbes Point Road via Trunk 3

Local scenery in Forbes Point.

Cape Island style boats at the wharf

Forbes Point is a small community on the southwestern shore of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Municipality of the District of Barrington of Shelburne County.^[2]

History[]

Forbes 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.

Geography[]

Forbes 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.

Demographics[]

As 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.

Economy[]

There is a small wharf and fish processing plant at the end of Forbes Point. Most residents make a living in the lobster fishery.

Recreation[]

There 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[]

• List of communities in Nova Scotia

References[]

External links[]

• Forbes Point on Destination Nova Scotia

Coordinates: 43°33′00″N 65°44′55″W / 43.55000°N 65.74861°W / 43.55000; -65.74861 (Forbes Point, Nova Scotia)