Portuguese Cove, Nova Scotia

Not to be confused with Portugal Cove-St. Philip's or Portugal Cove South.

Portuguese Cove is a rural community in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia on Route 349 on the Chebucto Peninsula .

Portuguese Cove in Nova Scotia

History

The name comes from the Portuguese fishermen who for many years sailed in the summer months fishing in the 18th century.

References

Destination Nova Scotia
Explore HRM

Coordinates: 44°31′18.8″N 63°32′6.9″W / 44.521889°N 63.535250°W / 44.521889; -63.535250

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