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Kingsport, Nova Scotia

Kingsport is a small community located in Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada, on the shores of the Minas Basin. It was famous at one time for building some of the largest wooden ships ever built in Canada.

Type City

Why go

  • Community in Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Served by Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome.

History

Kingsport is a small community located in Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada, on the shores of the Minas Basin. It was famous at one time for building some of the largest wooden ships ever built in Canada.

Where to stay

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11575 Nova Scotia Trunk 1, Grand Pré, NS B0P 1M0, Canada · oldlanterninn.com
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195 Main St, Wolfville, NS B4P 2J2, Canada · blomidon.ns.ca
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11625 Nova Scotia Trunk 1, Grand Pré, NS B0P 1M0, Canada · grandprewines.com
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620 Main St, Wolfville, NS B4P 1E8, Canada · tattingstoneinn.com
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11668 Nova Scotia Trunk 1, Grand Pré, NS B0P 1M0, Canada · theevangeline.ca
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84 Evangeline Beach Rd, Grand Pré, NS B0P 1M0, Canada · evangelinecampground.wordpress.com
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39 University Ave, Wolfville, NS B4P 2P3, Canada · www2.acadiau.ca
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5 Locust Ave, Wolfville, NS B4P 2E9, Canada · pinkflamingo.store
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336 Main St, Wolfville, NS B4P 1C4, Canada · microboutique.com
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1464 Starrs Point Rd, Port Williams, NS B0P 1T0, Canada
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127 Evangeline Beach Rd, North Grand Pré, NS B0P 1M0, Canada · thebreezemotel.com
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Restaurants & places to go

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Airports

Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome 5.1 km to the centre
Hillaton, NS, CA
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kingsport, Nova Scotia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach