We respectfully acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki and the District of Sipekne’katik, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. East Hants further acknowledges the 50 African Nova Scotian communities whose 400-year history have contributed to the province’s culture, history and legacies. We are all treaty people.
East Hants has three unofficial regions: the Corridor, Central and Fundy Shore, and Uniacke and Rawdon.
The Corridor is located in the south-eastern portion of the Municipality. This region includes the communities of Enfield, Elmsdale, Lantz, Milford and Shubenacadie.
The Fundy Shore and Central region is driven by tides, tourism and breath-taking views. Communities in this area include Walton, Noel, Maitland, Kennetcook, Stanley and Gore.
Uniacke and Rawdon are home to many hiking trails and recreation opportunities along lakes, rivers and through towering forests.
By Car
Regions across Nova Scotia are linked by an arterial 100-series highway system. Highway 101 and Highway 102 connect East Hants to Halifax, Windsor, Truro and beyond. An extensive network of secondary highways, trunks and routes connects communities throughout the Municipality.
By Plane
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (airport code YHZ) is next door to the Corridor region of East Hants and a short drive from other communities.
By Train
Via Rail Canada offers passenger rail service throughout Canada including stops in nearby Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia.
East Hants is one of the province’s fastest-growing communities. Residents enjoy the perfect blend of rural and urban lifestyles with a mix of housing to meet every family’s needs. It is also a vibrant place to live because of the strong local business community. There are numerous pharmacies and grocery stores to meet your everyday needs, as well as local restaurants, coffee shops and spas to enjoy.
East Hants has an excellent publicly funded education system. Local schools focus on student well-being, literacy, mathematics and lifelong learning. Public school is offered free of charge from primary (pre-primary where available) to graduation year, which is Grade 12 in Nova Scotia.
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