Backmans Shoal
Backmans Shoal is a shoal in Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada. Backmans Shoal is situated nearby to the village Second Peninsula, as well as near Heckmans Island.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Lunenburg and Mahone Bay.
Lunenburg
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Lunenburg is a small fishing town in Nova Scotia that was established in 1753. Its Old Town is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. UNESCO considers the site the best example of planned British colonial settlement in North America, as it retains its original layout and appearance of the 1800s, including local wooden vernacular architecture.
Mahone Bay
Mahone Bay is a village of 1,000 people along the South Shore of Nova Scotia in Lunenburg County. Situated on the northwest shore of its namesake bay, it is a long-standing picturesque tourist destination.
Martins Point
Village
Martins Point is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. There are various waterfronts down the many side roads of Martins Point. The two other communities surrounding Martins Point are Western Shore and Martins River. Martins Point is situated 10 km north of Backmans Shoal.
Backmans Shoal
- Type: Shoal
- Category: landform
- Location: Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada, Canada, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
44.42069° or 44° 25′ 15″ northLongitude
-64.2752° or 64° 16′ 31″ westOpen location code
87PQCPCF+7WGeoNames ID
5889061
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Second Peninsula and Heckmans Island.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Backmans Island and Backmans Cove.
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