West Northfield is a community in the

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province of

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, located in the Lunenburg Municipal District of Lunenburg County. It lies in a

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ized area along the

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. The loam-textured

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s tend to be strongly acidic and stony. A favorable drainage and moisture-holding capacity makes them suitable for agriculture and forestry. A Christmas tree industry has developed around the community in recent years.

References

West Northfield on Destination Nova Scotia
Communities in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia Unincorporated communities in Nova Scotia {{LunenburgNS-geo-stub