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Moser River, Nova Scotia

Community in Nova Scotia, Canada

Summary

Community in Nova Scotia, Canada

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official_nameMoser River
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image_skylineMoserRiver PO 2013.jpg
image_captionMoser River Post Office in 2013.
pushpin_mapCanada Nova Scotia
pushpin_map_captionLocation within Nova Scotia
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subdivision_type2Municipality
subdivision_name2Halifax Regional Municipality
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established_titleFounded
established_date1796
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leader_nameHalifax Regional Council
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postal_code_typeCanadian Postal code
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blank_info902 347
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footnotesPart of a series about Places in Nova Scotia

Moser River is a rural community on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada, in the Halifax Regional Municipality. The community lies along the Marine Drive on Trunk 7, 32 km east of Sheet Harbour and 51 km southwest of Sherbrooke. The community is located along the shores of Necum Teuch Harbour, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, and is at the mouth of Moser River. The area was called Noogoomkeak in the mi'kmaq language, translating to "soft sand place". The community is named for Henry Moser, who was the son of Jacob Moser, who settled the area in the early 1800s. The first school in the community was built in 1905, and another school, Moser River Consolidated School, was built in 1957. The school closed in 2015, due to its very low student population. Marine Drive Academy in Sheet Harbour serves the community and its surroundings at all grade levels. There is a small seaside park in the community near the former school, as well as a post office and convenience store.

Geography

Moser River is a small rural community located along the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada, in the eastern area of the Halifax Regional Municipality. The community is located on the shores of Necum Teuch Harbour, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean. The harbour extends southeast-ward from the community, extending into Necum Teuch Bay, and in turn the Atlantic Ocean.{{cite web|title=Necum Teuch Bay

The community is also located at the mouth of Moser River. It flows into the harbour and its headwaters are at Moser Lake, which straddles the border between the Halifax Regional Municipality and Guysborough County. The lake is at an elevation of about 130 m and is located about 26 km northwest-ward of the community.{{cite web|title=Point-to-point distance Moser River – Moser Lake

History

Moser River was established in 1783 as a way station and a lumber town. The bulk of Moser River's economy was built on fishing, forestry and tourism. Moser River is named for the Moser family who settled here, more specifically, Henry Moser originally of Lunenburg. Eastern Consolidated School was closed in 2015 due to low enrolment. The community now falls under the catchment area of Duncan MacMillan High School, in Sheet Harbour.

References

Citations Bibliography

References

  1. "Current Polling District Boundaries". [[Halifax Regional Municipality]].
  2. "Moser River". [[Natural Resources Canada]].
  3. "Google Maps".
  4. (2004-03-22). "Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia". Province of Nova Scotia.
  5. "Acquisition of Moser River Playground and Ballfield". [[Halifax Regional Council]].
  6. "Find a Post Office". [[Canada Post]].
  7. "Gizmo's Variety". Yellow Pages Digital & Media Solutions Limited.
  8. "Necum Teuch Harbour". [[Natural Resources Canada]].
  9. "Marsh Island". [[Natural Resources Canada]].
  10. "Mink Island". [[Natural Resources Canada]].
  11. "Indian Island". [[Natural Resources Canada]].
  12. "Moser River". [[Natural Resources Canada]].
  13. "Moser Lake". [[Natural Resources Canada]].
  14. "Long Lake". [[Natural Resources Canada]].
  15. "Round Lake". [[Natural Resources Canada]].
  16. "Caribou Pond". [[Natural Resources Canada]].
  17. "Lower Caribou Pond". [[Natural Resources Canada]].
  18. "Boggy Lake Wilderness Area". [[Natural Resources Canada]].
  19. "Eastern Consolidated Elementary". Halifax Regional School Board.
  20. "Duncan MacMillan High School English Boundary (Elementary)". [[Halifax Regional Centre For Education]].
  21. "Duncan MacMillan High School English Boundary (Senior High)". [[Halifax Regional Centre For Education]].
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