East Hants offers a connected location, authentic lifestyle and a growing community that has everything you need for a successful medical practice.
Healthcare practitioners in East Hants enjoy the balance of a rewarding practice, while having time to explore our beautiful province, Nova Scotia.
East Hants is located in the centre of Nova Scotia, between Halifax Metro and
the Bay of Fundy, along the province’s major highways. Everything you and your patients need is within 30 minutes.
East Hants has both rural and urban communities, mixed with large spaces of farmland, forests, and a unique coastline. As one of the fastest-growing regions in the province, now is the perfect time to join our vibrant community!
We look forward to welcoming you!
East Hants is centrally located on mainland Nova Scotia and only 30 minutes outside of the capital of Halifax. The connected location experiences very little traffic congestion and is a great starting point for those wishing to travel around Atlantic Canada and beyond. There’s lots to explore here, so come see what East Hants has to offer.
East Hants is a welcoming community that features one of the fastest-growing populations in Atlantic Canada. With quality schools and extensive recreation options, families of healthcare workers are able to thrive. Locally you can explore the world’s highest tides, amazing agri-tourism and many urban amenities. The local business community offers numerous pharmacies and grocery stores to meet your everyday needs, as well as restaurants, coffee shops, and spas for you to enjoy.
Locally, we have medical clinics in Elmsdale, Kennetcook, Shubenacadie and Mount Uniacke. Residents have the benefit of leading hospitals, the Queen Elizabeth II Health Services Centre (QEII) and the IWK Health Centre, both a short drive away in Halifax. The regional hospital, the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, is a modern, advanced facility and is also close by in Truro. Physicians are supported by a variety of local paramedical providers, and patients can have their medical needs met within a 30-minute drive.
Find opportunities with Nova Scotia Health and other helpful healthcare resources.
East Hants Economic & Business Development Team