Region of Queens Municipality
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The Region of Queens Municipality is a regional municipality in southwestern Nova Scotia, Canada. It is the northern gateway of the UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve, a centre of outdoor activities. Campgrounds at Kejimukujik National Park and National Historic Site, Thomas H. Raddall Provincial Park, and several other locations offer hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Its seacoast and inland areas are popular photo locations.
Geography
The municipality's boundary includes all of Queens County except for First Nations reserves.
The municipality is Script error: No such module "convert"., with a diverse geography. Some of its communities are on the Atlantic Ocean's shoreline, while others are further inland; these differences can lead to localized weather patterns. Overall, the municipality's proximity to the ocean provides a temperate climate with mild winters, comfortable summers and a long autumn season.
History
The Region of Queens Municipality was formed in 1996 through an amalgamation of the town of Liverpool and the Municipality of the County of Queens. Its other communities include:
- Beach Meadows
- Brooklyn
- Caledonia
- Greenfield
- Middlefield
- Mill Village
- Milton
- Northfield
- Port Joli
- Port Medway
- Port Mouton
- Western Head
Demographics
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| Ethnic Origin | Population | Pct (%) |
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| Canadian | 5,245 | 47.6% |
| German | 3,110 | 28.2% |
| English | 3,005 | 27.3% |
| Scottish | 2,225 | 20.2% |
| Irish | 1,740 | 15.8% |
| French | 1,205 | 10.9% |
| Dutch (Netherlands) | 910 | 8.3% |
| North American Indian | 840 | 7.6% |
Access routes
Highways and numbered routes that run through the municipality, including external routes that start or finish at the municipal boundary:[5]
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See also
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References
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External links
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