Community Profile: Colchester

Located in the heart of Nova Scotia, Colchester has been called one of the best places to live in all of Canada, according to Chatelaine and 50+ magazine. The area is mostly rural, with three municipalities. The region is strategically positioned to grow due to its location on two 100-series highways, next to the Port of Halifax, and adjacent to a national rail system. The proximity to Halifax is a strength – residents can enjoy rural living, one hour from the fastest growing city in Atlantic Canada. It also boasts the world renowned views of the Bay of Fundy.

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About the Area Geography Area: 3,627.72 km Important Centres Truro: (pop. 11,765) Stewiacke: (pop. 1,421) Colchester: (pop. 50,023) Total Population: 50,023 Founded: 1760-1761 Settled by: Irish from New Hampshire Common Languages: English and French

Community Education Nova Scotia Agricultural College Nova Scotia Community College (Truro Campus) Success College of Applied Arts and Technology 30 public schools Healthcare 32 family physicians 2 hospitals/health care centres Cultural Groups Marigold Cultural Centre Media Outlets Big Dog 100.9FM Cat Country 99.5FM CBHC 89.1 Hope 98.5FM Truro Daily News Mi'kmaq Maliseet Nations News (Monthy Paper) Shoreline Journal Truro Magazine The Light (Tatamagouche)

Accessibility Distance to Halifax 105 km Means of travel Green Rider Ltd, Acadian Bus Lines, Via Rail Canada

Business Key Industries Light manufacturing, Distribution/Transport, Agriculture Primary Natural Resources Forestry, Limestone, Gravel Major Employers Convergys Corp., Stanfields Ltd., Crossley Carpet Mills, Intertape Polymer Group, Peter Kohler Windows and Entrance Systems Annual Tourism Revenue $59.75 Million (2006) Business Organizations Truro and District Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club of Truro Junior Chamber International Business Development Bank of Canada Colchester Regional Development Agency Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency