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==Chester==
 
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Chester (2001 pop.: 1,591) is an unincorporated Canadian village located in Nova Scotia's Chester Municipal District in the southeastern part of Lunenburg County. It is situated on the Chester Peninsula, which extends into Mahone Bay. The village has two natural harbours, Front Harbour on the east and Back Harbour on the west. The village is also immediately south of Stanford Lake.
 
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| summary= '''Chester''' (2001 pop.: 1,591) is an unincorporated Canadian village located in Nova Scotia's Chester Municipal District in the southeastern part of Lunenburg County. It is situated on the Chester Peninsula, which extends into Mahone Bay. The village has two natural harbours, Front Harbour on the east and Back Harbour on the west. The village is also immediately south of Stanford Lake.
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: {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|1|902|275 3747}}; Fax: {{fax|XX|XXX|XXXXXX}}; VHF channel XX
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: Address: 242 Demont Road, Chester Basin, Nova Scotia, B0J 1K0 Canada
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Latest revision as of 14:53, 3 October 2018

World ▶ Canada ▶ Nova Scotia ▶ Chester

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Chester
44°32.143'N, 064°14.310'W Chart icon.png
lat=44.53572 | lon=-64.2385 | zoom=14 | y

Chester (2001 pop.: 1,591) is an unincorporated Canadian village located in Nova Scotia's Chester Municipal District in the southeastern part of Lunenburg County. It is situated on the Chester Peninsula, which extends into Mahone Bay. The village has two natural harbours, Front Harbour on the east and Back Harbour on the west. The village is also immediately south of Stanford Lake.

Charts

See Nova Scotia.

Weather

Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Passages

See Nova Scotia.

Islands

There several small islands near Chester:

  • Big Gooserberr
  • Meisners
  • Quaker
  • Frog

etc.


Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.

Berthing

  • Front Harbour
  • Back Harbour

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Chester Yacht Club

Chester Yacht Club/wiki/Chester#Chester_Yacht_Club
Marina icon Chester Yacht Club [[Chester#Chester Yacht Club|Chester Yacht Club]] (CYC) 44°32.162'N, 064°14.462'W

Description.

[email protected]; Tel: +1 (902) 275 3747; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel XX
Address: 21 South Street, Chester, Nova Scotia, Canada B0J 1J0

Gold River Marina

Gold River Marina/wiki/Chester#Gold_River_Marina
Marina icon Gold River Marina [[Chester#Gold River Marina|Gold River Marina]] 44°32.854'N, 064°19.022'W

The marina has 53 slips and the capacity to handle in excess of 400 yachts for dry storage. Repairs. 50 T marine railway.

[email protected]; Tel: +1 (902) 275 1322; Fax: +1 (902) 275 1376; VHF channel XX
Address: 242 Demont Road, Chester Basin, Nova Scotia, B0J 1K0 Canada
Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing

Anchorages

Meisners Island

Meisners Island/wiki/Chester#Meisners_Island
Anchorage icon Meisners Island [[Chester#Meisners Island|Meisners Island]] 44°31.674'N, 064°13.866'W
North of Meisners Island

Amenities

Facilities
Water ?
Electricity ?
Toilets ?
Showers ?
Laundry ?
Garbage ?
Supplies
Fuel ?
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers ?
Services
Repairs ?
Internet ?
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals ?

Provisioning

Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.

Eating out

Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.

Transportation

  • The most efficient way to reach Chester, and Chester Basin is by car

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the port.

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Canada.

Comments

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