River Philip is a rural community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Cumberland County.[1][2] It was founded by George Oxley. The centre of the community is located near the intersection of Route 321 and Wyvern Road.
It is situated in a small valley formed by the River Philip, from which it derives its name.
References
- "River Philip". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- Fergusson, C. Bruce (1967). Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia. Halifax, N.S.: Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 578. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
45°40′28″N 63°55′57″W / 45.67444°N 63.93250°W / 45.67444; -63.93250