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River John, Nova Scotia
River John is a village in Pictou County, located near the
mouth of the River John on the Northumberland Strait, half way
between Pictou and Tatamagouche near the boundary with Colchester
County. River John was first settled by Europeans during the 18th
century and its port and the proximity of plentiful timber led to
the development of a small shipbuilding industry.
Today the local economy is based on the seasonal industries of
fishing, agriculture, and tourism. The area is a popular summer
cottage location for residents of Halifax and other urban areas in
the province. The village supports various local shops, a library, a
consolidated school, several churches, a post office and a volunteer
fire department.
The Nova Scotia folklorist W. Roy MacKenzie (1883-1957) lived in
River John.
