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{{Location map|Nova Scotia|lat=45.38469|long=-63.91447|caption=Location of Economy in [[Nova Scotia]]|width=220}} |
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| ⚫ | '''Economy''' (2006 pop.: 1,111)<ref>''Nova Scotia Community Counts:'' [http://www.gov.ns.ca/finance/communitycounts/profiles/community/default.asp?gnew=&table=&acctype=0&chartid=&mapid=&dcol=&sub=&ptype=geo&tid=&gview=2&glevel=com&yearid=2006&gnum=com1018 Statistical profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005080625/http://www.gov.ns.ca/finance/communitycounts/profiles/community/default.asp?gnew=&table=&acctype=0&chartid=&mapid=&dcol=&sub=&ptype=geo&tid=&gview=2&glevel=com&yearid=2006&gnum=com1018 |date=2012-10-05 }}</ref> is an [[unincorporated area|unincorporated]] [[rural]] community situated along the north [[shore]] of the [[Minas Basin]]/[[Cobequid Bay]], at approximately 45°23'N, 63°54'W, in [[Colchester County, Nova Scotia|Colchester County]], [[Nova Scotia]]. In the late 19th century, it was known for its [[shipbuilding]] industry. |
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| ⚫ | '''Economy''' (2006 pop.: 1,111)<ref>''Nova Scotia Community Counts:'' [http://www.gov.ns.ca/finance/communitycounts/profiles/community/default.asp?gnew=&table=&acctype=0&chartid=&mapid=&dcol=&sub=&ptype=geo&tid=&gview=2&glevel=com&yearid=2006&gnum=com1018 Statistical profile]</ref> is an [[unincorporated area|unincorporated]] [[rural]] community situated along the north [[shore]] of the [[Minas Basin]]/[[Cobequid Bay]], at approximately 45°23'N, 63°54'W, in [[Colchester County, Nova Scotia|Colchester County]], [[Nova Scotia]]. In the late 19th century, it was known for its [[shipbuilding]] industry. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The place name comes from the 18th century [[Acadian]] ''L'Économie'', an adaptation of the [[Mi'kmaq language|Mi'kmaq]] [[First Nations|First Nation]] word for the location, ''kenomee'', meaning 'a place of land jutting into the sea'. Mi'kmaqs presumably named the area thus because the [[shore]]line juts out into the Minas Basin at what is now known as Economy Point. East of this point marks the beginning of Cobequid Bay. Mi'kmaqs hunted and gathered throughout the region for thousands of years prior to the [[town|settlement]] of Acadian families in the Economy area. |
The place name comes from the 18th century [[Acadian]] ''L'Économie'', an adaptation of the [[Mi'kmaq language|Mi'kmaq]] [[First Nations in Canada|First Nation]] word for the location, ''kenomee'', meaning 'a place of land jutting into the sea'. Mi'kmaqs presumably named the area thus because the [[shore]]line juts out into the Minas Basin at what is now known as Economy Point. East of this point marks the beginning of Cobequid Bay. Mi'kmaqs hunted and gathered throughout the region for thousands of years prior to the [[town|settlement]] of Acadian families in the Economy area. |
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==Economy== |
==Economy== |
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The economy is based on [[logging]], [[firewood]], wild lowbush [[blueberry]] and [[fishing weir|weir fishing]]. There is also a soft-shelled [[clam digging]] industry. |
The economy is based on [[logging]], [[firewood]], wild lowbush [[blueberry]] and [[fishing weir|weir fishing]]. There is also a soft-shelled [[clam digging]] industry. |
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==Landmarks== |
==Landmarks== |
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Landmark buildings are the Scott house, church and the recently closed historic General Store. |
Landmark buildings are the Scott house, church and the recently closed historic General Store. |
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'''That D@#n Dutchman's Cheese Farm''' |
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Nestled on the shores of the Bay of Fundy, That Dutchman's Cheese Farm is home to Canada's finest artisan cheeses. It was originally opened in 1980, and is the home of the award winning Dragon's Breath Blue<ref>http://www.denhoek.ca/pages/DragonsBreathBlue.aspx</ref>. |
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'''Glooscap Country Bazaar''' |
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A locally run, not-for-profit Crafter's Co-op. Selling handmade Gifts, Art, Jewelry, Fresh Produce and Baked Goods. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.destination-ns.com/common/places.asp?PlaceID=499 Destination: Nova Scotia with a picture of the shoreline at Economy] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20050508041155/http://www.destination-ns.com/common/places.asp?PlaceID=499 Destination: Nova Scotia with a picture of the shoreline at Economy] |
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*[http://www.destination-ns.com/common/Map/map.asp?PlaceID=499&KmsWide=5&Layer=All Destination: Nova Scotia with a map of the Economy area] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070927201119/http://www.destination-ns.com/common/Map/map.asp?PlaceID=499&KmsWide=5&Layer=All Destination: Nova Scotia with a map of the Economy area] |
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*[http://www.kinquest.com/genealogy/databases/mca1908.html Listing for Economy in 1908 McAlpine's directory (enter ''Economy'' in this page's 'Search For' box and select ''town'' for 'in Field')] |
*[http://www.kinquest.com/genealogy/databases/mca1908.html Listing for Economy in 1908 McAlpine's directory (enter ''Economy'' in this page's 'Search For' box and select ''town'' for 'in Field')] |
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[[Category:Communities in Colchester County |
[[Category:Communities in Colchester County]] |
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[[Category:General Service Areas in Nova Scotia]] |
[[Category:General Service Areas in Nova Scotia]] |
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Latest revision as of 17:46, 10 June 2024
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Location of Economy in Nova Scotia
Economy (2006 pop.: 1,111)[1] is an unincorporated rural community situated along the north shore of the Minas Basin/Cobequid Bay, at approximately 45°23'N, 63°54'W, in Colchester County, Nova Scotia. In the late 19th century, it was known for its shipbuilding industry.
History
[edit]The place name comes from the 18th century Acadian L'Économie, an adaptation of the Mi'kmaq First Nation word for the location, kenomee, meaning 'a place of land jutting into the sea'. Mi'kmaqs presumably named the area thus because the shoreline juts out into the Minas Basin at what is now known as Economy Point. East of this point marks the beginning of Cobequid Bay. Mi'kmaqs hunted and gathered throughout the region for thousands of years prior to the settlement of Acadian families in the Economy area.
Economy
[edit]The economy is based on logging, firewood, wild lowbush blueberry and weir fishing. There is also a soft-shelled clam digging industry.
Landmarks
[edit]Landmark buildings are the Scott house, church and the recently closed historic General Store.
References
[edit]- ^ Nova Scotia Community Counts: Statistical profile Archived 2012-10-05 at the Wayback Machine
