Frankville, Nova Scotia

Frankville is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Antigonish County, near Havre Boucher.[1] It was originally known as the "Back Settlement of Harbour Bouche" until 1887 when the provincial government changed it to Frankville.[2]

Frankville, Nova Scotia is located in Nova Scotia
Frankville, Nova Scotia
Frankville in Nova Scotia

It is the home of Dennis Bonvie, former NHL player.[3]

References
  1. "Frankville". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
  2. Fergusson, C. Bruce (1967). Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia. Halifax, NS: Public Archives of Nova Scotia. pp. 219–220. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
  3. McDaniel, Grant (September 26, 2017). "Hall of Fame induction for Dennis Bonvie". The Reporter. Advocate Media. Retrieved 5 June 2018.

45.656127°N 61.525357°W / 45.656127; -61.525357 (Frankville, Nova Scotia)


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