Heatherton, Nova Scotia

Heatherton (Bail’ a’ Fhraoich) is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County.[1][2][3] It has a Community centre, post office, and Catholic church. The local economy consists of farming, forestry, and fishing. Many people work in the town of Antigonish. It also has a group home and a community centre with a bakery. It is the home of the Heatherton Warriors Hockey Club who play in the Antigonish Rural Hockey League.

References

  1. ^ "Heatherton". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  2. ^ Fergusson, C. Bruce (1967). Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia. Halifax, N.S.: Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 288. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
  3. ^ Brown, Thomas J. (1922). Place-Names of the Province of Nova Scotia . Halifax, N.S.: Royal Print & Litho. p. 65 – via Wikisource.

45°35′16.28″N 61°47′31.52″W / 45.5878556°N 61.7920889°W / 45.5878556; -61.7920889 (Heatherton, Nova Scotia)