Woodburn, Nova Scotia
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Community in Nova Scotia, Canada
Woodburn is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.[1][2]
This settlement is located at the west end of Merigomish Harbour, on the north shore of Nova Scotia.
History
John Wood received a grant of land here in 1810, and the Scottish word, "burn" means rivulet or brook, hence its name "Woods Brook."[1]
References
- 1 2 Fergusson, C. Bruce (1967). Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia. Halifax, N.S.: Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 744. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ↑ "Woodburn". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
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45°37′05″N 62°31′19″W / 45.618°N 62.522°W / 45.618; -62.522
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