Communities
Windsor
Windsor is located at the junction of the Avon and St. Croix Rivers. It is the largest community in western Hants County and was at one time the shire town of the county. Windsor maintains a claim as the birthplace of hockey, and hosts the Windsor-West Hants Summerfest each year in August and the Pumpkin Festival in October.
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Town of Windsor
Visitor Information Centre
31 Colonial Road
(902) 798-2690
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Hantsport / Avonport
Steeped in a history of wooden ships and iron men, Hantsport is a picturesque town with many heritage sites to explore and many recreational facilities to enjoy. Just west of the town along Blue Beach, on the Horton Bluff Road, you may discover fossils dating back 350,000,000 years.
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Town of Hantsport
Visitor Information Centre
3 Willow Street, Hantsport
(902) 684-9302
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Wolfville / Grand-Pre
Wolfville is the home of Acadia University where over 3700 students, including over 300 international students, enjoy one of the top rated universities in Canada. Wolfville is an attraction to tourists because of the rich Acadien history in nearby Grand-Pre, as well as fine dining and a superb selection of esquisite local wine.
A strong local economy based in part in agriculture and light industrial activity, combined with the University has made Wolfville one of the fastest growing small towns in Nova Scotia.
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Town of Wolfville
Visitor Information Centre
11 Willow Avenue, Wolfville
(902) 542-7000
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Kentville / New Minas / Coldbrook
These three communities, with a combined poulation of over 11,000, form one of the largest communities in the Annapolis Valley.
With a huge variety of commercial outlets usually found in much larger centres, New Minas is an excellent stop for tourists seeking food, gas or lodging. Kentville also has a number of local shops in its downtown centre along with many cultural attractions and many recreational opportunities. Coldbrook has many amenities loacted near Highway 101, making it an ideal place for travellers to stop and enjoy a break.
Berwick / Aylesford
Known as the "Apple Capital of Nova Scotia", Berwick is in the heart of the apple industry in the Annapolis Valley. It's a small town rich with local heritage where you'll find grand homes lining the streets and hundreds of acres of surrounding orchards veiwable for miles.
Just 5 minutes down the road is the village of Aylesford, home of Oaklawn Farm Zoo where you'll discover many exotic animals from around the world. A few minutes south are two popular beaches for all to enjoy - Lake George and Aylesford Lake.
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Town of Berwick
Visitor Information Centre
173 Commercial Street, Berwick
(902) 538-9229
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Kingston / Greenwood
Though these communities are separate, they are closely linked by geographic location and the warm and friendly people living there.
Kingston has a rich history as a loyalist settlement in the 1700s but is primarily a farming community today. Just minutes away is the village of Greenwood and Canadian Forces 14 Wing. Due to Greenwood's Military history, and its location in the heart of the Annapolis Valley, it has become a popular urban community in a rural area.
Middleton
Located in the "Heart of the Valley", Middleton is a small historic town with a lot to offer. It has many parks and picnic areas, recreational facilities and outdoor activities. It is home to the Annapolis Valley MacDonal Museum and the Old Middleton Railway Museum. The Heart of the Valley celebrations take place in July each year.
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Town of Middleton
Visitor Information Centre
8 Bridge Street
(902) 825-4100
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Bridgetown
Known as "The Friendly Town", Bridgetown offers great country living with all the city conveniences at your doorstep. Jubilee Park is a favourite destination, as is Valley View Provincial Park - offering a spectacular view of the Annapolis Valley from the Park's look-off.
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Town of Bridgetown
Visitor Information Centre
232 Granville Street
(902) 665-5150
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Annapolis Royal / Port-Royal
Dating back to the early 1600s, the Annapolis Royal area is a trip back through time. The town has a wonderful waterfront shopping area and many historic sites to visit, including Fort Anne. Nearby Port-Royal was once the capital of Acadia / Nova Scotia. Here you will find a reconstruction of the original Port-Royal Habitation destroyed in 1613.
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Town of Annapolis Royal
Visitor Information Centre
236 Prince Albert Street, Annapolis Royal
(902) 532-5454
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Digby
The Town of Digby overlooks the picturesque Annapolis Basin and has been an active fishing community throughout the years. It is famous for their delicious scallops and offers some of the best whale watching in North America.
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Town of Digby
Provincial Visitor Information Centre
237 Shore Rd (902) 245-2201
Town Visitor Information Centre
110 Montague Row (902) 245-5714
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