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Chester Basin, Nova Scotia

Community in Nova Scotia, Canada

Chester Basin, Nova Scotia
Summary

Community in Nova Scotia, Canada

Welcome to Chester Basin sign located on Hwy 12

Chester Basin is a Canadian rural community located on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada. It is one of the communities that makes up District 4 of the Municipality of the District of Chester. It had a population of just over 2,000 residents in 2001.

Named after its founder, Clarence Chester, its name was brought about by the famous saying coined by Chester; "The world is your basin", and consequently the settlement was originally named Chester's Basin after the influence Chester amongst the local people. [[Image:ChesterBasinInWinter.png|thumb|left|244x244px|Chester Basin in winter]]It is located on the shores of Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Road access is provided by Trunk 3 and Trunk 12.

Amenities

Chester Basin is a small town but does contain a few small entities within its limits which include Chester Basin Post Office and Chester Basin Animal Hospital.

Chester Basin Legion

The legion located in Chester Basin is Everett Branch #88 of the Royal Canadian Legion located at 25 Highway #12. The legion hosts regular events which include TGIFs every Friday night, Newfie Breakfasts ever fourth Saturday and Annual Christmas Craft Fair.

Churches

Chester Basin has one church located at 57 Highway 12, the Aenon Baptist Church.

Parks

There are four parks located in Chester Basin which include a playground and an outdoor green gym.

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Legacy Park, Chester Basin

Green Gym Park is located across from the playground and includes five different stations of exercise equipment.

Legacy Park is located next to the Chester Basin Legion and was unveiled in 2014 to commemorates the 250th anniversary of Chester Basin in 2010, the park represents the gold mining, tree farming and other heritage from the area.[[File:LegacyParkChesterBasinNS2016.jpg|center|thumb|316x316px|Legacy Park, Chester Basin]] *[[File:AnvilParkChesterBasinNov2016.jpg|thumb|Anvil Park, Chester Basin |center|319x319px]]

== 250th anniversary == In 2010 Chester Basin celebrated its 250th anniversary as it was settled in 1760. Legacy Park mentioned above was opened in 2014 to commemorate this anniversary to remember and represent the heritage of the area.

==References==

[[Category:Communities in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia]] [[Category:Unincorporated communities in Nova Scotia]]

References

  1. "Municipality of the District of Chester - Home".
  2. [http://www.gov.ns.ca/finance/communitycounts/topicresults.asp?tnum=52&gval=com&tsection=&yval=2001 Province of Nova Scotia, Community Counts]
  3. Corporation, Canada Post. "Canada Post - Find a Post Office - Results Detail".
  4. "Chester Basin Animal Hospital".
  5. "Home".
  6. "The Royal Canadian Legion".
  7. "Events".
  8. "Home".
  9. "Municipality of the District of Chester - Parks & Open Spaces".
  10. "Municipality of the District of Chester - Parks & Open Spaces".
  11. "Municipality of the District of Chester - Parks & Open Spaces".
  12. "Home".
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