Community Profile: South West Nova Scotia

In the tri county region of Nova Scotia you can celebrate the enchanted sea, the beautiful Annapolis Valley, and the historic charm of Acadian communities. Come and discover our delightful fishing villages; take a hike along rugged shorelines, along tranquil bays, or along the beautiful beaches. The Tides in the Bay of Fundy’s Minas Basin can rise up to 16.5 meters. Traveling through Digby, Yarmouth and Shelburne Counties means encountering a rich cultural diversity, farms, orchards, and natural beauty.

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About the Area Geography Area: 7,747 km Coastline: 2,169 km (incl. islands) Important Centres Municipality of Clare: (pop. 8,813) Municipality of Digby: (pop. 7,986) Town of Digby: (pop. 2,092) Municipality of Argyle: (pop. 8,656) Municipality of Yarmouth: (pop. 7,162) Municipality of Barrington: (pop. 7,331) Municipality of Shelburne: (pop. 4,828) Town of Shelburne: (pop. 2,013) Town of Lockeport: (pop. 701) Total Population: 59,886 Founded: 1604 Settled by: Mi’kmaq, French Acadians, British, Loyalists, Black Loyalists Common Languages: English, French

Community Education Université Sainte-Anne Nova Scotia Community College - Burridge Campus NSCC - Digby Community Learning Centre NSCC - Shelburne Campus 39 public schools 26 licensed day-care centres Healthcare 40 family physicians 9 hospitals/health care centres Cultural Groups La Société acadienne de Clare Le Conseil acadien de Par-en-Bas Union of Nova Scotia Indians, Acadia Band Osprey Arts Centre Association Yarmouth Arts Regional Council Media Outlets CIFA (French) CKBW Bridgewater Radio CJLS Ltd. Société Radio-Canada CKDY FM The Vanguard Le Courrier de la Nouvelle-Écosse The Digby Courier The Shelburne County Coastr Guard

Accessibility Distance to Halifax 300 km Means of travel Shuttle service from Yarmouth and Digby, bus from Digby (a taxi will pick up passengers in Church Point, free, to meet this bus), car via Highways 101 or 103

Business Key Industries Fisheries, Tourism, Forestry, Ship building Primary Natural Resources Fish, Lumber Major Employers Hospitals, school boards Annual Tourism Revenue $87.85 Million Business Organizations Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) - Digby ACOA - Yarmouth Nova Scotia Business Inc. Nova Scotia Economic Development Access Nova Scotia Le Conseil de Développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse Community Access Program South West Shore Development Authority Women in Business Initiative Community Business Resource Network Black Business Initiative