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Nova Scotia Towns & Villages
Kentville
magna e parva
Community Statistics
Area	17.35 km²
Population	5,815
Population_Density	323.3 /km²*
Average_Earnings	25,905 +
Latitude	45° 4′39″ N
Longitude	64° 29′ 45″ W
Elevation	31 Meters
Founded	Beginning of the 17th century
Government
Mayor	David L. Corkum
Governing Body	Kentville Town Council
Date Incorporated	May 1, 1886
Other Information
Website	http://www.town.kentville.ns.ca/
Time zone	AST
Postal Code	B4N
Telephone Exchange	902 - 365 ,670 ,678, 679, 680, 681, 690, 691, 692 ,698
Footnotes
* According to StatCan Census Year 2006
+ Average Household Income

Kentville is a town in Kings County, Nova Scotia. As of 2006, it had a population of 5815 people, and together with the neighboring communities of Coldbrook and New Minas has a population of 14613. It is the most populous and fastest-growing community in the Annapolis Valley. Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit(Latin) One defends and the other conquers Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Regional Municipality Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor Mayann E. Francis - Premier Rodney MacDonald (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 11 - Senate seats 10 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area... Image File history File links Flag_of_Nova_Scotia. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... Latitude, usually denoted symbolically by the Greek letter phi, , gives the location of a place on Earth north or south of the equator. ... Longitude, sometimes denoted by the Greek letter λ (lambda),[1][2] describes the location of a place on Earth east or west of a north-south line called the Prime Meridian. ... metre or meter, see meter (disambiguation) The metre is the basic unit of length in the International System of Units. ... (16th century - 17th century - 18th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601-1700. ... May 1 is the 121st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (122nd in leap years). ... Year 1886 (MDCCCLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... AST is UTC-4 The Atlantic Standard Time Zone (AST) is a geographic region that keeps time by subtracting four hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), resulting in UTC-4. ... A Canadian postal code is a string of six characters that forms part of a postal address in Canada. ... Nova Scotia - 76 FSAs Categories: Canada Post ... A telephone operator manually connecting calls with patch cables at a telephone switchboard. ... Area code 902 is the telephone area code in the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, encompassing the whole of both provinces. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Ronda, Spain Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town A town is a community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... Kings County is a county in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... –Coldbrook is a community on the Cornwallis River in Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada, and located 8 kilometres west of Kentville. ... New Minas is a village located in the eastern part of Kings County in Nova Scotias Annapolis Valley. ... Annapolis Valley is a valley in western Nova Scotia, formed by a trough between two parallel mountain ranges along the shore of the Bay of Fundy. ...

Kentville is one of the main towns in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, and it is the county seat of Kings County. Annapolis Valley is a valley in western Nova Scotia, formed by a trough between two parallel mountain ranges along the shore of the Bay of Fundy. ... Kings County is the name of several counties aorund the world: Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada Kings County, California, United States of America Kings County, Ireland is the former name of County Offaly. ...

The area was first settled by Acadians, who built many dykes to keep the high Bay of Fundy tides out of their farmland. These dykes created the ideal fertile soil that the Annapolis Valley is known for. The Acadians were expelled from the area in 1755 by the British authorities because they would not swear allegiance to the British King. The area was then settled by New England Planters. Settlement was expedited by the United Empire Loyalists during the American Revolution. The Acadians (French: Acadiens) are the descendants of the 17th-century French colonists (and eventual Metis) who settled in Acadia (located on the northern portion of North Americas east coast). ... The Bay of Fundy (French: ) is a bay located on the Atlantic coast of North America, on the northeast end of the Gulf of Maine between the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, with a small portion touching the U.S. state of Maine. ... Annapolis Valley is a valley in western Nova Scotia, formed by a trough between two parallel mountain ranges along the shore of the Bay of Fundy. ... 1755 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The Great Upheaval (le Grand Dérangement), also known as the Great Expulsion or the Acadian Expulsion, is the eviction of the Acadian population from Nova Scotia between 1755 and 1763, ordered by governor Charles Lawrence and the Nova Scotia Council. ... The New England Planters were settlers from the New England colonies who responded to requests by the lieutenant governor and, subsequently, governor of Nova Scotia, Charles Lawrence, to settle lands left vacant by the Acadian Expulsion of 1755. ... The name United Empire Loyalists is given to those American Loyalists who resettled in British North America and other British Colonies as an act of fealty to King George III after the British defeat in the American Revolutionary War. ... John Trumbulls Declaration of Independence, showing the five-man committee in charge of drafting the Declaration in 1776 as it presents its work to the Second Continental Congress The American Revolution refers to the period during the last half of the 18th century in which the Thirteen Colonies that...

The town was originally known as Horton's Corner, but was named Kentville in 1826 after Prince Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent (brother of King George III and father of Queen Victoria), who visited the area in 1794. The oldest surviving photograph, Nicéphore Niépce, circa 1826 1826 (MDCCCXXVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... His Royal Highness The Prince Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent and Strathearn (2 November 1767 - 23 January 1820) was the fourth son of King George III and the father of Queen Victoria. ... George III (George William Frederick; 4 June 1738 – 29 January 1820) was King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until 1 January 1801, and thereafter of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death. ... Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria; 24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901) was the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837, and the first Empress of India from 1 May 1876, until her death on 22 January 1901. ... 1794 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

When the Windsor to Annapolis railway (later named Dominion Atlantic) established its headquarters in Kentville in 1868 and began shipping Annapolis Valley apples to British markets, the community began to thrive. 1868 (MDCCCLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Friday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... Annapolis Valley is a valley in western Nova Scotia, formed by a trough between two parallel mountain ranges along the shore of the Bay of Fundy. ...

During the early part of the 20th century Kentville began to thrive as the business centre of Kings County and today is the professional centre of the Annapolis Valley. Kentville is home to numerous professional services such as lawyers offices, doctors, and investment firms. On the outskirts of the town is the Valley Regional Hospital, built in 1991. The town is also home to the Annapolis Valley Regional Industrial Park which employs numerous people in the area through a variety of different businesses. Kings County is the name of several counties aorund the world: Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada Kings County, California, United States of America Kings County, Ireland is the former name of County Offaly. ... Annapolis Valley is a valley in western Nova Scotia, formed by a trough between two parallel mountain ranges along the shore of the Bay of Fundy. ...

Agriculture, especially fruit crops such as apples, is a prominent industry in the Kentville area, and throughout the eastern part of the valley. Kentville is home to one of the largest agricultural research facilities in Nova Scotia founded in 1911, known to the locals as The Research Centre. The site now employs over 200 people and sits on 473 acres of the land at the east end of the town. This article is about the satellite APPLE. For the fruit apple, see Apple. ... 1911 (MCMXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar). ...

To the north of Kentville lies CFC Aldershot, a military training base founded in 1904. At its peak during World War II, the Camp housed approximately 7000 soldiers. Kentville native Donald Ripley wrote a book chronicling the state of World War 2 Camp Aldershot and Kentville, entitled "On The Home Front"[1] Today the Camp has a much smaller role but its still home to The West Nova Scotia Regiment, which is made up primarily of reservist soldiers. Canadian Forces Camp Aldershot was established in 1904 originally near the community of Aylesford, Nova Scotia. ... Kentville (2001 population 5,610) is the largest town in Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada. ... Kentville (2001 population 5,610) is the largest town in Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada. ... The West Nova Scotia Regiment is a reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces. ...

The Apple Blossom Festival, founded in 1933 is held each May to celebrate the blossoming of local apple orchards. It is centred primarily in Kentville, with events occurring in several other communities in the Annapolis Valley. The biggest event is the Grand Street Parade, lasting about 2 hours, and comprised of floats from local businesses, and organizations and community groups. The annual fireworks display is sponsored by one of the region's largest employers, the Michelin tire company, which has a large plant in nearby Waterville employing near to 1000 people [2]. The Apple Blossom Festival is an annual agriculture and heritage celebration held in Nova Scotias Annapolis Valley at the end of May or beginning of June. ... 1933 (MCMXXXIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... Annapolis Valley is a valley in western Nova Scotia, formed by a trough between two parallel mountain ranges along the shore of the Bay of Fundy. ... Michelin (full name: Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin) (Euronext: ML) based in Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne région of France, is primarily a tire manufacturer. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

Education in the area is serviced by Kings County Academy in Kentville, serving grades primary through eight, the local high school is Northeast Kings Education Centre, located 20-25 minutes away in Canning. There are also several post secondary institutions, the Kingstec campus of the Nova Scotia Community College is located on the north fringe of town and Acadia University[3], is located in nearby Wolfville. The Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) is the community college of Nova Scotia. ... Acadia University is a university located in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada. ... Wolfville, formerly known as Mud Creek, is a small town in the rural Annapolis Valley, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada, located about 100 km (62 mi) northwest of the provincial capital, Halifax. ...

Kentville also boasts a number of high quality recreational facilities. The Kentville Centennial Arena is thought to have hosted the first ever summer ice hockey school. The town also houses a large indoor soccer arena and numerous other outdoor baseball and soccer fields, and playgrounds for local children. Kentville Memorial Park (considered to be one of the best baseball parks in Canada east of Montreal) is home to the Kentville Wildcats, a senior baseball team, who have won several NSSBL championships and one Canadian championship.

Sister City

The town of Kentville has a sister city named Camrose in Alberta. Sign denoting twin towns of Neckarsulm, Germany Town twinning is a concept whereby towns or cities in geographically and politically distinct areas are paired with the goal of fostering human contact and cultural links. ... Camrose, a Canadian city, is situated in Central Alberta, amidst some of the richest farmland in the prairies. ... Motto: Fortis et liber(Latin) Strong and free Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Official languages English (see below) Government - Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong - Premier Ed Stelmach (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 28 - Senate seats 6 Confederation September 1, 1905 (split from Northwest Territories) (8th [Province]) Area Ranked...

External links

• Town of Kentville Official Site
• Photographs of the Kentville War Memorial monument
• Photographs of the Kentville Veterans Memorial Park
• Photographs of the Kentville Veterans Memorial Bench and Sundial
• Kings County Museum
• Annapolis Valley Tourism.com

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Regional Municipalities	Cape Breton · Halifax · Queens
Municipal Districts	Argyle · Barrington · Chester · Clare · Digby · East Hants · Guysborough · Lunenburg · Shelburne · St. Mary's · West Hants · Yarmouth
Towns	Amherst · Annapolis Royal · Antigonish · Berwick · Bridgetown · Bridgewater · Canso · Clark's Harbour · Digby · Hantsport · Kentville · Lockeport · Lunenburg · Mahone Bay · Middleton · Mulgrave · New Glasgow · Oxford · Parrsboro · Pictou · Port Hawkesbury · Shelburne · Springhill · Stellarton · Stewiacke · Trenton · Truro · Westville · Windsor · Wolfville · Yarmouth
Incorporated Villages	Aylesford  · Baddeck  · Bible Hill  · Canning  · Chester  · Cornwallis Square  · Dover  · Freeport  · Greenwood  · Havre Boucher  · Hebbville  · Kingston  · Lawrencetown  · New Minas  · Port Williams  · Pugwash  · River Hebert  · St. Peter's  · Tatamagouche  · Tiverton  · Westport  · Weymouth
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