Port Williams, Nova Scotia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Port Williams
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Village
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The Port, P-Dubs
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A Progressive Community
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 Port Williams, Nova Scotia
Location in Nova Scotia
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Nova Scotia |
| County | Kings County |
| Founded | 1760 |
| Incorporated | 1951 |
| Highest elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 1,120 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (ADT) |
| Postal code |
B0P 1T0
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| Area code(s) | 902 |
| Telephone Exchange | 542 |
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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. As of 2016, the population was 1,120.
Gallery
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Sir William Williams, Province House (Nova Scotia)
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Cornwallis River near low tide
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Cornwallis river near high tide
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Post Office, Port Williams
Notable residents
- Benjamin Belcher
- Samuel Bayard of the King's Orange Rangers
- Jacob Shaffelburg - professional footballer for Toronto FC
Images for kids
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Monument to Samuel Bayard of the King's Orange Rangers, Middleton Park, Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Hero of Battle of Blomindon, Lieutenant Benjamin Belcher is the namesake of Belcher St., Port Williams, Nova Scotia
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