Tiverton, Nova Scotia

Tiverton
Village

Boar's Head Lighthouse, Tiverton, Nova Scotia
Tiverton

Location of Tiverton in Nova Scotia

Coordinates: 44°23′2″N 66°13′03″W / 44.38389°N 66.21750°W / 44.38389; -66.21750Coordinates: 44°23′2″N 66°13′03″W / 44.38389°N 66.21750°W / 44.38389; -66.21750
Country  Canada
Province  Nova Scotia
County Digby
Municipality The Municipality of the District of Digby
Highest elevation 15 m (49 ft)
Lowest elevation 0 m (0 ft)
Population
  Total 300
Time zone AST (UTC-4)
  Summer (DST) ADT (UTC-3)
Canadian Postal code B0V 1G0
Area code(s) 902
Telephone Exchange 839
NTS Map 021B08
GNBC Code CBMAF

Tiverton is a small village located on the northeast tip of Long Island, Nova Scotia. Tiverton has a population of about 300 people .

The main industry is lobster fishing, while a second, and growing industry, is tourism. The Bay of Fundy is known for whale watching, and Tiverton and the surrounding area offer several tours operating throughout the summer months. Another attraction is Balancing Rock, a large basalt column that appears to be balancing on its end on the southern shore just outside Tiverton.

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