Port Williams, Nova Scotia
Port Williams is a Canadian village in Kings County, Nova Scotia. It is located on the north bank of the Cornwallis River, named after Edward Cornwallis, first governor of Nova Scotia.[2] As of 2021, the population was 1,110.[1]
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| Coordinates: 45°05′52″N 64°24′34″W / 45.09778°N 64.40944°WCoordinates: 45°05′52″N 64°24′34″W / 45.09778°N 64.40944°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Nova Scotia |
| County | Kings County |
| Founded | 1760 |
| Incorporated | 1951 |
| Government | |
| • Chair | Lewis Benedict |
| • Governing Body | Port Williams Village Commission |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.93 km2 (1.13 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,110 |
| • Density | 378.8/km2 (981/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (ADT) |
| Postal code | B0P 1T0 |
| Telephone Exchange | 542 |
| Website | portwilliams.com |
Gallery
Cornwallis River near low tide
Cornwallis river near high tide
Post Office, Port Williams
Notable residents
- Benjamin Belcher
- Samuel Bayard of the King's Orange Rangers
- Jacob Shaffelburg - professional footballer for Toronto FC
Port Williams, Nova Scotia Media
Monument to Samuel Bayard of the King's Orange Rangers, Middleton Park, Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada
Hero of Battle of Blomindon, Lieutenant Benjamin Belcher is the namesake of Belcher St., Port Williams, Nova Scotia
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Census Profile, 2021 Census Port Williams, Class IV area [Designated place], Nova Scotia". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Village of Port Williams - Our History". www.portwilliams.com. Retrieved 2016-12-01.