Welcome to Hantsport
In Brief...
Population: In 2006, the population of the Town of Hantsport was 1191 persons.
Recreation facilities: The Hantsport Memorial Community Centre provides a centrally located focal point for sports and entertainment within the Town. During the summer months baseball, soccer, tennis, swimming and a playground are available on the grounds. In addition, the centre functions as the main stage for the Town's annual July 1st celebrations.
Transportation: The Town of Hantsport is very well served with a transportation system. The road network provides easy access to other points in the province. The main arterial roads are Route #1 (old Halifax Highway) and Highway #101. These highways provide quick and easy access to the Halifax-Dartmouth metropolitan area as well as points further west in the Valley. A terminal bus service is located in Falmouth.
Effective September 4, 2007 a public transit bus service is available from Hantsport to Windsor and west from Hantsport to Digby. The Halifax International Airport provides freight service to locations within the Town and is located 1 hour from Hantsport. The Windsor and Hantsport Railway Company is one of two private companies in Nova Scotia.
Emergency Preparedness
We are well into hurricane season. Are you and your household prepared? Click here for the Emergency Preparedness Checklist.
Regional Emergency Management Office phone number: 1-888-520-8111
Hantsport School Study
The Hantsport School Study is in progress. The report will be finalized by Sept. 30th. There will be a public meeting, date to be determined; check back here for further information. Click here to read the Eastern Kings School Review.
Future of Hantsport Survey Results
The results for the Future of Hantsport Survey have been released. Click here to read or download in PDF format.
Question of the Week Contest
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HMCC Gala
UPDATE: Please note: the HMCC Gala has been cancelled.
Harvest Fest Dinner Theatre
Interested in singing or acting? Never tried?
We are excited to host a dinner theatre during our Harvest Fest celebrations this year. Anyone over the age of 12 is welcome to audition. For more information, contact Theresa Pelley at:
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