Town of Hantsport

The haven of hospitality

P.O. Box 399 Hantsport, Nova Scotia B0P 1P0
Phone:902.684.3211    Fax: 902.684.3227

Town of Hantsport

Harvest Jam ~Music to Feed the Body & Soul

Headlining Keith Ross

Oct 24th 2pm-6pm Hantsport Fire Hall

For more information on Harvest Fest events, click on Visitors and then Harvest Fest 2010

 

Town of Hantsport "NEW" Planning Strategy 

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PUBLIC MEETING INFORMATION Click Here

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NEW MUNICIPAL PLANNING STRATEGY  Click Here

Town of Hantsport Land Use Map

Town of Hantsport Zoning Map

Municipal Planning Strategy

Municipal Land Use By-Law

 

 

2010 Upcoming Events

Download information about Summer Special Events (PDF - 123 Kb)

SK8 Park Fund Raiser

Sunday, August 22nd 4-6 p.m.
Hantsport's HMCC Pool & Area
Races & Games (prizes) all swim levels, Penny Auction, Dunk Tank, BBQ, Ice cream & More.
Fun for the whole family!!
POOL FREE 4-6 p.m. (Open 2-4 and 6-8 reg. swim)
Info: 684-3255 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

NEW! Harvest Dessert Contest!

Saturday, October 9th, 2010
Strut your baking skills and win great prizes! Do you bake the best apple pie?  What about Pumpkin? Is your cake to die for?  Or, do you have a special creation that is award winning‚? This event is also a fund raiser for HMCC's Churchill House.  Not a baker.  Come see the drama unfold with the participants, judging and awards while enjoying some savories and sweets. $10 pp  Event to begin at 2:00 p.m.

Pre-Registration ($5 per entry) a must by September 17th, 2010.  Call Margot or email to receive your participation package:  684-3255 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

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.

 

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