Quinan, Nova Scotia

Quinan, Nova Scotia

Quinan (pop. 320), is a small french acadian village in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, about 20 minutes inland from the town of Yarmouth.

This village is named after Father John J. Quinan who served as parish priest from 1860 - 1867. Every year during the Labor Day weekend in September, the community greets people from everywhere. There are activities like bingo, rose tables and rides as well as a turkey supper. Quinan is well known for its fishing and hunting places. Many famous people have visited the village, including Babe Ruth back in the fall of 1935.


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