Baccaro, Nova Scotia
Baccaro (/ˈbækəroʊ/ BAK-ə-roh) is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Barrington Municipal District.
The community's name comes from "baccolaos," the Basque word for cod-fish. Baccaro Point has a weather station (Station ID WCP). It is mainland Nova Scotia's southernmost point. However, there are a few islands, such as Cape Sable Island, that are further south.
See also
References
- ^ Nova Scotia Geographical Names: Baccaro
- ^ 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Barrington Municipal District, Nova Scotia
- ^ The Canadian Press (2017), The Canadian Press Stylebook (18th ed.), Toronto: The Canadian Press
- ^ Government of Nova Scotia website: Community Counts
- ^ https://www.barringtonmunicipality.com/Visiting-Us/visit-lighthouses
- ^ "Baccaro Point Lighthouse".
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