Gulf Shore is a community in
Cumberland County Cumberland County may refer to:
Australia
* Cumberland County, New South Wales
* the former name of Cumberland Land District, Tasmania, Australia
Canada
*Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
United Kingdom
*Cumberland, historic county
*Cumberlan ...
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Nova Scotia
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Most of the population are native Eng ...
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Canada
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The Gulf Shore is home to many cottages due to its warm water beaches and lovely view of
Prince Edward Island
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Due to the large number of cottages, the population fluctuates dramatically winter to summer, with only a few year-round residents. The main employment is in
agriculture
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and tourism. The Gulf Shore is the location for the Northumberland Links Golf Course.
The Gulf Shore was once home to a one-room school house (demolished in the 1980s), and Melville United Church (demolished in the late 1990s).
References
Communities in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
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