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Powells Head

Powells Head is a cape in , . Powells Head is situated nearby to the village , as well as near .
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pictou.

Photo: André Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a small town of 3,200 people in County, on the north-western shore of a natural harbour. It is most well-known for its claim to be the birthplace of new Scotland after the landing of the first settlers to come to Nova Scotia directly from Scotland in 1773.

Powells Head

Latitude
45.68045° or 45° 40′ 50″ north
Longitude
-62.63562° or 62° 38′ 8″ west
Open location code
87QVM9J7+5Q
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2474645441
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cape
Geo­Names ID
6112618
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Braeshore and Pictou Landing.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Pictou Landing First Nation Fire Department and Our Lady of Perpetual Hope.

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