Belmont, Nova Scotia

Belmont is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County. Prior to 1872 it was called "Chiganois", the name taken from the nearby river. It was part of the Onslow Township that received New England Planters in the 1760s after the expulsion of the Acadians.

For the community in Hants County, see List of communities in Hants County, Nova Scotia.
Belmont
Community
Belmont
Location of Belmont, Nova Scotia
Coordinates: 45°25′25″N 63°23′19″W
Country Canada
Province Nova Scotia
CountyColchester County
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-3 (ADT)
Postal code
B0M 1C0

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