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.
Charts
See Nova Scotia.
Weather
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Passages
See Nova Scotia.
Islands
There several small islands near Chester:
- Big Gooserberr
- Meisners
- Quaker
- Frog
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Berthing
- Front Harbour
- Back Harbour
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Chester Yacht Club
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
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
Amenities
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Provisioning
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Eating out
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Transportation
- The most efficient way to reach Chester, and Chester Basin is by car
Tourism
History
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Places to Visit
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Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
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Links
References
See Canada.
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Date of member's last visit to Chester and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) October, 2018 --Istioploos
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