Frankville, Nova Scotia

Frankville in Nova Scotia

Frankville is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County, near Havre Boucher.[1] It was originally known as the "Back Settlement of Harbour Bouche" until 1887 when the provincial government changed it to Frankville.[2]

It is the home of Dennis Bonvie, Stanley Cup winner 2010.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Frankville". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
  2. ↑ Fergusson, C. Bruce (1967). Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia. Halifax, NS: Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 219-220. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
  3. ↑ McDaniel, Grant (September 26, 2017). "Hall of Fame induction for Dennis Bonvie". The Reporter. Advocate Media. Retrieved 5 June 2018.

Coordinates: 45°39′22″N 61°31′31″W / 45.656127°N 61.525357°W / 45.656127; -61.525357 (Frankville, Nova Scotia)


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