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 2016, the population was 1,120.[3]

Port Williams
Village
Nickname(s): 
The Port, P-Dubs
Motto(s): 
A Progressive Community
Port Williams
Location of Port Williams in Nova Scotia
Coordinates: 45°05′52″N 64°24′34″W
Country Canada
Province Nova Scotia
CountyKings County
Founded1760
Incorporated1951
Government
 • ChairLewis Benedict
 • Governing BodyPort Williams Village Commission
Highest elevation
14 m (46 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total1,120[1]
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-3 (ADT)
Postal code
B0P 1T0
Area code(s)902
Telephone Exchange542
Websiteportwilliams.com
  • Median household income, 2005 ($) (all households)
  • Sir William Williams, Province House (Nova Scotia)
  • 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

References
  1. Canada, Government of Canada, Statistics. "Census Profile, 2016 Census - Port Williams [Population centre], Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia [Province]". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2017-02-08.
  2. "Village of Port Williams - Our History". www.portwilliams.com. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  3. Canada, Government of Canada, Statistics. "Census Profile, 2016 Census - Port Williams [Population centre], Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia [Province]". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2017-02-08.

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