Gulf Shore is a community in Cumberland County

Cumberland County, Nova Scotia

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, Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia

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Canada

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The Gulf Shore is home to many cottages due to its warm water beaches and lovely view of Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island

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Due to the large number of cottages, the population fluctuates dramatically winter to summer, with only a few year-round residents. The main employment is in agriculture

Agriculture

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and tourism. The Gulf Shore is the location for the Northumberland Links Golf Course.

The Gulf Shore was once home to a one-room school house (demolished in the 1980s), and Melville United Church (demolished in the late 1990s).