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Barrington River (Nova Scotia)

Coordinates: 43°34′3.3″N 65°34′42.7″W / 43.567583°N 65.578528°W / 43.567583; -65.578528
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Barrington River
Barrington Woollen Mill on the Barrington River
Barrington River (Nova Scotia) is located in Nova Scotia
Barrington River (Nova Scotia)
Location
CountryCanada
ProvinceNova Scotia
Physical characteristics
MouthAtlantic Ocean
 • coordinates
43°34′3.3″N 65°34′42.7″W / 43.567583°N 65.578528°W / 43.567583; -65.578528
Length9 mi (14 km)

The Barrington River is a small river in the South Shore region of Nova Scotia, Canada.

The river rises in Barrington Lake and flows generally southwards into Barrington Bay by the community of Barrington Head in the Municipality of the District of Barrington. It is about 9 miles (14 km) long and was formerly noted as an excellent salmon fishery.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Haliburton, Thomas C. (1829). An Historical and Statistical Account of Nova-Scotia. Vol. 2. Halifax, Nova Scotia: J. Howe. p. 190.