Stewiacke facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stewiacke
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Town
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Town of Stewiacke Public Works Building and Cenotaph
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| Nickname(s):
Halfway between the North Pole and the Equator
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| Motto(s):
Respect, Prosperity, Growth
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 Stewiacke
Location in Nova Scotia
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| Country | Canada | ||
| Province | Nova Scotia | ||
| Municipality | Colchester County | ||
| Incorporated | August 30, 1906 | ||
| Area
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| • Total | 17.62 km2 (6.80 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 100 m (300 ft) | ||
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 1,557 | ||
| • Density | 88.4/km2 (229/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−3 (ADT) | ||
| Postal code |
B0N 2J0
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| Area code(s) | 902 | ||
| Telephone Exchange | 639, 671 | ||
| Median Earnings* | $55,339 | ||
| NTS Map | 11E3 Shubenacadie | ||
| GNBC Code | CBKOM | ||
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Stewiacke is a town in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is located in the southern part of Colchester County. The town officially became a town on August 30, 1906.
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Where is Stewiacke Located?
Stewiacke is in the Stewiacke Valley. It sits where the Stewiacke and Shubenacadie Rivers meet. The town helps support nearby farms. It is also a handy exit on Highway 102.
Stewiacke is famous for being halfway between the North Pole and the Equator. This spot is actually in Alton, Nova Scotia, nearby. The Earth is not a perfect ball, so the true halfway point is about 16 kilometers north of the 45th parallel.
Parks and Trails in Stewiacke
Stewiacke has many great outdoor places to explore:
- Dennis Park
- Stewiacke River Park
- Stewiacke Recreation Grounds
- Barking Lot - Off Leash Dog Park (a place for dogs to run freely)
- John Crawford Trail
- Stewiacke River Country Trail
- Fish Shack Trail
- Caddell Rapids Lookoff Provincial Park
A Look at Stewiacke's Past
The name Stewiacke comes from the Mi'kmaq First Nations people. It means "flowing out in small streams" or "winding river." It can also mean "whimpering or whining as it goes."
During the French and Indian War, the British built Fort Ellis here. This fort was made to protect settlers from Mi'kmaq raids.
In the late 1990s, a place called Mastodon Ridge opened near the highway. This attraction was built because a mastodon skeleton was found nearby. Mastodon Ridge has a craft store, a toy store, and mini golf. It also has an interpretive centre where you can see some of the mastodon's bones.
Stewiacke has many useful services for its residents. There is a pharmacy, a grocery store, and places to eat. You can also find gas stations, a hardware store, and an 18-hole golf course. A new elementary school now serves the town's children.
The town's volunteer fire brigade is very special. It was the first in North America to use a special foam to put out fires. They have also been leaders in using new fire trucks and equipment.
A major event happened on April 12, 2001. A railway switch on the CN Rail line was tampered with. This caused a Via Rail Canada train, the Ocean, to derail. This happened as the train passed through the town. Several buildings and train cars were damaged. Many people were hurt, but thankfully no one died.
On June 30, 2021, Stewiacke was hit by an EF1 tornado. In 2023, the famous Boston Christmas Tree came from Stewiacke.
Stewiacke's Population
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In 2021, Statistics Canada counted the people in Stewiacke. The town had a population of 1,557 people. These people lived in 713 homes. This was an increase of 13.4% from 2016. Stewiacke has a land area of 17.62 square kilometers. This means about 88.4 people live in each square kilometer.
