Caledonia, Nova Scotia

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Caledonia, Nova Scotia is a village located in northern Region of Queens Municipality ,Nova Scotia along Trunk Highway 8 (Kejimkujik Scenic Drive). It is about 30 miles north of Liverpool. Just north of Caledonia is an entrance to Kejimkujik National Park. Caledonia is the major village in the area known as North Queens, which has a radius of approximately 20 miles and a population of approximately 1500. The two lumber mills in Caledonia are the region's main employers. Other industries include a blueberry processing operation and Kejimkujik National Park. North Queens Elementary School and Rural High School provide education from grades primary to twelve. The original settlers of Caledonia were six Scots and an Irishman, who settled on the seven hills in greater Caledonia, and the names in the area reflect this heritage. In 1884, Caledonia served as the hub for the gold rush in the nearby communities of Whiteburne and North Brookfield. Each September, Caledonia plays host to the Queens County Fair, which includes a parade, agricultural exhibition and midway.