Residents
Maplewood Cemetery
The cemetery grounds, owned by the Municipality, are located at 1186 King Street in Windsor. The cemetery is open daily from 7:30am to 4:30pm. There is an office on site used as a shop for the workers but there is not always someone present.
To purchase a lot or for more information please contact Greg MacAskill, Cemetery Services Coordinator at 902-790-2504 or Julie Dauphinee, Administrative Assistant 902-798-8391 ext.124.
Maplewood Cemetery Fees
Effective June 25, 2013
*Perpetual Care must be purchased at time of sale of lot
| Windsor Residents (Purchase of Lots) | Fee (HST included) |
| Whole Lot (12 Graves) | $4416.00 |
| Half Lot (6 graves) | $2208.00 |
| Quarter Lot (3 graves) | $1104.00 |
| Single Grave | $368.00 |
| Half Grave (cremation or infant) | $184.00 |
| Outside of Windsor Resident | |
| Whole Lot (12 Graves) | $9660.00 |
| Half Lot (6 Graves) | $4830.00 |
| Quarter Lot (3 Graves) | $2415.00 |
| Single Grave | $805.00 |
| Half Grave (cremation or infant) | $402.50 |
| Perpetual Care Rates (Purchased at time of Sale) | Fee (HST Included) |
| Whole Lot (12 Graves) | $3036.00 |
| Half Lot (6 Graves) | $1518.00 |
| Quarter Lot (3 Graves) | $759.00 |
| Single Grave | $253.00 |
| Half Grave (cremation or infant) | $126.50 |
| Burial Fees - Windsor Residents | Fee (HST Included) |
| Vault | $644.00 |
| Adult | $483.00 |
| Child Under 12 | $280.00 |
| Cremations/Stillborn | $322 |
| Cremation - Monument/Bench Interment | $172.50 |
| Burial Fees - Outside of Windsor Residents | Fee (HST Included) |
| Vault | $1012.00 |
| Adult | $839.50 |
| Child Under 12 | $678.50 |
| Cremation/Stillborn | $678.50 |
| Cremation - Monument/Bench Interment | $363.40 |
*A Burial Fee Surcharge for winter conditions will be added to burials that occur between January 1st - March 31st of any year of $172.50 (hst included).
Riverbank Cemetery
The Riverbank Cemetery, located on Riverbank Drive in Hantsport, was established in the late 1830’s and in the 1840’s became the main burial ground for the growing community. This cemetery is now owned and maintained by the Municipality where a cemetery caretaker is employed seasonally (mid April to mid October) to care for the property and a cemetery manager is contracted to manage the sale of lots.
To purchase a lot or for more information please contact Greg MacAskill, Cemetery Services Coordinator at 902-790-2504 or Julie Dauphinee, Administrative Assistant 902-798-8391 ext. 124.
Riverbank Cemetery Fees
| Full Burial Lot (Hantsport Resident) | $292.50 + $315.00 Perpetual Care = $607.50 |
| Full Burial Lot (Non Hantsport Resident) | $422.50 + $455.00 Perpetual Care = $877.50 |
| Cremation Burial Lot (Hantsport Resident) | $146.25 + $315.00 Perpetual Care = $461.25 |
| Cremation Burial Lot (Non Hantsport Resident) | $211.25 + $455.00 Perpetual Care = $666.25 |
| Charge for burial and disinterment | $50.00 |
| Additional Fees for Winter Burials | Actual costs incurred |
For more information see our pdf Cemetery By-law (113 KB) .
What is it?
Strategic planning determines exactly where an organization is going and how it's going to get there. Ultimately, strategic planning identifies Council's Vision, Mission, Values, Strategic Areas of Focus and the specific strategies that define how Council and Administration will respond to the needs and goals of the Municipality.
Why Is It Important?
Strategic planning will result in a plan that will set the Municipality’s direction for the future. It’s a roadmap on what the future could look like in terms of services, projects and sustainability and will provide a means to measure the progress of the Municipality in achieving these goals.
How Does this work?
The Municipality has hired a consulting firm to help acquire information needed to create the plan. Residents and business/community stakeholders have an opportunity through surveys and consultation sessions to provide feedback and direction on where you’d like to see West Hants in the future.
How can I participate?
- Fill out the on-line survey - https://goo.gl/forms/azLxPOO0At0xRlDu2
- Surveys can also be picked up at any of the following locations, completed and returned to the Municipal Office. (Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport, Windsor Library, Windsor Town Office)
- Business and Community Stakeholders can attend the session being held at the Three Mile Plains Community Hall on September 7th at 6p.m.
- As a resident, you can attend the public consultation being held at the Brooklyn Civic Center on September 14th beginning at 6p.m.
If you have any questions please contact Communications Coordinator, Chrystal Remme at 902-798-6931 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Thank you for taking the time to help us make West Hants the Best of Everything!
We are so fortunate to have these great recreation sites, parks and open spaces in our region where we can connect and enjoy nature.
The Region covers 124,200 hectares of land. Within it, the Avon River empties into the Minas Basin, where the world’s highest tides rise and fall along 160 kilometers of shoreline and the banks of tidal rivers. Thirty kilometers of dykes protect 2,436 hectares of land. A variety of lakes and rivers provide opportunities for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and boating.
There are two Provincial Parks (Smileys and Falls Lake), two Park Reserves (Cheverie Salt Marsh and St. Croix), wilderness areas, 12% protected lands (as identified by Environment NS,) and Crown land within the Region.
The Region currently owns and/or manage 73 parcels of parks and open space land, totalling 492.5 acres. Forty-three of these parcels are used for recreational purposes, and, currently, twenty-one sites have been developed and are maintained as recreation sites.
Keep scrolling down for information on each of our sites (click on the name for directions).
- Armstrong Lake Park
- Avondale Wharf and Waterfront
- Brooklyn Fire Hall Trail
- Burgess Crescent Park & Playground
- Causeway Trail
- Cheverie Salt Marsh Restoration Trail
- Chittick Park
- Dr. Silas Rand Park
- Eldridge Road Recreation Site
- Elmcroft Park
- Falls Lake Municipal Land Trail
- Falmouth Boat Launch
- Falmouth Mini Park and Causeway Trail
- Foundry Field
- Fundy Centennial Park
- Hants Aquatic Centre
- Hobarts Beach
- Irishmans Road Recreation Site
- Kempt Quarry Recreation Site
- McDade Park
- Riverview Trail
- Rotundus Park
- Shamrock Ball Field
- St. Croix Recreation Site
- Tregothic Trail
- Upper Burlington Planters Trail
- Victoria Park
- West Hants Sports Complex
- Windsor Waterfront Skatepark
- Windsor Waterside Park
Armstrong Lake Park
640 Armstrong Lake East Road, Vaughan
Parks and open space contribution from land subdivision.
Avondale Wharf and Waterfront
1 Avondale Road, Newport Landing
This area is formerly a New England Planter settlement. Due to the proximity to water, shipbuilding was an important industry. The Wharf was divested from the Federal Government to the Municipality in 1990 and rebuilt by the community for $13,000.00. In 1996, the former Municipality of the District of West Hants entered into a lease agreement with the Avon River Heritage Society to allow that organization to develop a portion of the property.
Brooklyn Fire Hall Trail
The path was developed in 2011 to provide an outdoor option for users of the indoor walking opportunity offered at Brooklyn Civic Centre.
Burgess Crescent Park & Playground
Includes a playground, picnic tables, benches, and a playing field.
Causeway Trail
Loop trail around Pisiquid Lake, Windsor
2.4km gravel and paved trail around Lake Pisiquid trail connect Falmouth Mini Park, Windsor Waterside Park, Windsor Skatepark, and Riverview Trail trailhead. Trail amenities include lights, washrooms, picnic areas, park benches, and interpretive signage.
Cheverie Salt Marsh Restoration Trail
Camera Obscura was built by Dalhousie University Architecture students in 2012. This parcel was purchased in 2006 by the former Municipality of the District of West Hants from Lacy Calcutt and Willie McKay. The West Hants Trail Association leased the Restoration Trail, and the community initiated the inventory and restoration of the Salt Marsh. The local community organized the Cheverie Crossway Salt Marsh Society. In 2019, the West Hants Trails Association transferred trail/park responsibility back to the West Hants Municipality.”
Chittick Park
Residents created the park during the former Town of Hantsport's Centennial Year in 1995. made the park during the former Town of Hantsport’s Centennial year, 1995.
Dr. Silas Rand Park
The land was donated to the former Town of Hantsport by Leo and Joyce Vaughn in 1995. Park was named after Dr. Silas Rand, a Baptist Missionary to the Mi’kmaq people.
Eldridge Road Recreation Site
156 Eldridge Road, Upper Falmouth
The parcel was purchased in 1988 from Bernard Curry. The Falmouth Community Hall Association and the former Municipality of the District of West Hants co-operatively developed the land.
Elmcroft Park
Includes a playground, swings, two beach volleyball courts and a grassy area. The Hants Aquatic Centre sits on this site as well.
Falls Lake Municipal Land Trail
History: Parks and open space contribution from land subdivision.
Falmouth Boat Launch
Falmouth Mini Park and Causeway Trail
The former Municipality of the District of West Hants entered into a lease agreement with the Department of Transportation in the early 1980s that allowed recreational purposes. In the early 1990s, the Municipality and the Windsor and Area Jaycees agreed to develop.
Foundry Field
A lease agreement was developed in 2005 between the Minas Basin Pulp and Power Company Ltd. and the former Town of Hantsport to create a soccer field for soccer players who had previously been using the baseball pitch.
Fundy Centennial Park
Lands donated by USG Canadian Mining Ltd, Fundy Gypsum Company Division to the former Town of Hantsport for recreation in 1993. Residents of the community created the park during the former Town of Hantsport’s Centennial year, 1995.
Hants Aquatic Centre
The Hants Aquatic Centre is a heated outdoor pool providing a six-lane 25m pool, a leisure pool with a beachfront entrance for accessibility and a tot pool. An access lift facilitates the entry and exit for those needing assistance and is remote-controlled, sturdy, and able to support up to 400 lbs.
Click here for more information, including our Pool Schedule.
Hobarts Beach
192 Block Wharf Road, Summerville
It was deeded to the former Municipality of the District of West Hants on November 21, 1991, by Fundy Gypsum Company Limited.
Irishmans Road Recreation Site
151 Irishmans Road, Newport Station
The park sits on land formerly used as a municipal landfill, which was decommissioned in 1984. The soccer fields were named the Ryan Lahey Memorial Soccer fields in 2011 in memory of Ryan Lahey.
Kempt Quarry Recreation Site
Kempt Forest Drive, Kempt Shore
Decommissioned gypsum quarry. The land was deeded to the former Municipality of the District of West Hants in 1976. It was developed as a recreation site in the mid-1990s, spearheaded by the community.
McDade Park
Park named after 19th mayor of the former Town of Hantsport, Garnet McDade. The park sits on the original site of the Presbyterian Church (1897-1980).
Riverview Trail
Connector trail between Water Street, Lakeview Drive, and River Street, Windsor
800 m of gravel trail along Lake Pisaquid, stairs connect to Lakeview Drive and River Street, small beach water access.
Rotundus Park
Colonial Road, Windsor, by the off-ramp of Hwy 101 across from the carpool parking lot
Includes gazebo, pond, interpretative panels on dykes and picnic tables.
Shamrock Ball Field
History: This land parcel was deeded to the former Town of Hantsport in 1928 by the Hantsport Amateur Athletic Association.
St. Croix Recreation Site
History: Land owned initially by Aubrey Smiley and was purchased by the Crown when Highway 101 was constructed. The Crown deeded the remaining lands to the former Municipality of West Hants in 1975 with the stipulation to be used for recreation purposes.
Tregothic Trail
Connector trail between Wentworth Road, Windsor Elementary School and Payzant Road, Windsor
1.4 km of gravel connector trail between Wentworth Road, Windsor Elementary School, hospital, Avon View High School, and subdivisions
Upper Burlington Planters Trail
No 215 Hwy/ Old Walton Road, Upper Burlington
This park parcel is situated on (and near) land once inhabited by Mi’kmaq, Acadian, Planter, and Loyalist communities. This 3.0-acre property was purchased by the former Municipality of the District of West Hants in September 1998 and then leased to the Upper Burlington Community Hall Association on January 13, 2000, to be used for recreation purposes only.
Victoria Park
Located beside the Windsor Community Centre, Victoria Park is home to a beautiful gazebo that acts as a bandstand for inspiring artists and many other uses. It's also home to the Avon Community Farmers' Market.
West Hants Sports Complex
The West Hants Sports Complex provides a wide variety of year-round activities, including skating and hockey programs, soccer, indoor walking, and so much more.
It is truly a space that is accessible, inclusive and offers something for everyone! Click here to find out more about our Sports Complex, including our schedules and how to book the space.
Windsor Waterfront Skatepark
Along Lake Pisiquid Waterfront (behind the Windsor Mall)
The Skatepark has a four stair set with a hubba ledge/rail combo, 2 ft high china bank-style slappy wall, 4 ft quarter pipe and a transitional flat bank. The total area is about 3,000 sqft. The Waterfront Skatepark is located adjacent to the bandstand in Waterfront Park in Windsor.
Windsor Waterside Park
Includes exercise equipment, gazebo, skate park, outdoor basketball courts, trail and floating docks.
The District of the Municipality of West Hants covers 124,200 hectares of land. Within the Municipality, the Avon River empties into the Minas Basin where the world’s highest tides rise and fall along 160 kilometers of shoreline and the banks of tidal rivers. Thirty kilometers of dykes protect 2,436 hectares of land. A variety of lakes and rivers provide opportunities for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and boating. There are two Provincial Parks (Smileys and Falls Lake), two Park Reserves (Cheverie Salt Marsh and St. Croix), wilderness areas, 12% protected lands (as identified by Environment NS,) and Crown land within the Municipality.
Citizens of the Municipality use parks and open space for personal and organized recreation, to connect with people, and to enjoy nature. The Municipality currently owns and/or manages 73 parcels of parks and open space land, totaling 492.5 acres. Of those 73, 43 parcels are used by citizens for recreational purposes. Currently 21 sites are developed and maintained as recreation sites: Dr. Silas Rand Park, Shamrock Ball Field, Chittick Park, John Wiley Walkway, Fundy Centennial Park, Foundry Field, McDade Park, Hantsport Riverbank Cemetery, Prince Street Path, Eldridge Road Recreation Site, Falmouth Mini Park & Causeway Trail, Falmouth Boat Launch, Irishmans Road Recreation Site, St. Croix Recreation Site, Brooklyn Fire Hall Trail, Cheverie Salt Marsh Restoration Trail, Kempt Quarry Recreation Site, Hobarts Beach, Upper Burlington Planters Trail, Avondale Wharf & Waterfront, and Armstrong Lake. Many of these sites have trails, which have been listed below.
To learn more, check out the ten-year Parks and Open Space Plan which has been developed to direct the management (e.g. operations, maintenance, acquisition, divestment, funding, programming, education) of recreational spaces.
If you have any questions about trails, active transportation, recreational opportunities or programming in West Hants, please contact Bekah Reagan, Active Living Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-790-9647.
- pdf Parks and Open Space Plan Main Body (7.20 MB)
- pdf Parks and Open Space Plan Inventory Sheets (Appendix 2) (37.29 MB)
- pdf Parks and Open Space Plan Appendices 1 3 6 (3.95 MB)
Happy Trails!
The West Hants Parks and Recreation Team
Municipally Owned Trails
Eldridge Road Recreation Site
in Falmouth, this multi-use recreation facility has two newly resurfaced tennis courts, a basketball court, two soccer fields, a playground, picnic areas with ample space for games and activities, a tug-of-war sand pit, and trail loop. This recreation site is home of the Hants SnoDusters Snowmobile Club, who lease the clubhouse during the winter season and maintain trails in the West Hants region.
Falmouth Mini Park & Causeway Trail
Take a break from your errands and relax or take a walk around the Causeway Trail, located just across the bridge in Falmouth. Shade trees and a cool breeze off the lake provide a pleasant place to sit and relax while children play on the playground equipment at the Mini Park.
Irishmans Road Recreation Site
Irishmans Road Recreation Site is located at 151 Irishmans Road and is home to the Glooscap Heritage Archers Association (GHAA) and the Ryan Lahey Memorial (Soccer) Fields. The Irishmans Road Recreation Site has very distinctive landscape features with high gypsum content and, as such, it is dominated by Karst topography and easy to distinguish sinkholes. This site boasts a beautiful and extensive shared use trail network with a mix of single-track and double track. These trails are still being expanded upon and will eventually offer approximately 12-15 km of beginner to advanced trail loops.
Cheverie Salt Marsh Restoration Trail
The Cheverie Salt Marsh Trail was built by volunteers of the Cheverie Crossway Salt Marsh Society. The 1 km trail (2 km return) offers stunning views of the salt marsh as it winds through the adjacent woods. Interpretation signs provide information about the history of salt marshes and their importance.
Kempt Quarry Recreation Site
The Kempt Quarry offers some of the finest swimming in the Municipality!
The water is clear and clean (and tested regularly by your Recreation Department) and swimming is fun with rocky ledges to leap off as well as a shallow pool for the little ones.
Take a picnic and enjoy your nutritious food at one of the picnic tables. Stretch out on the lawn, relax and enjoy the scenery. And most importantly, enjoy a briskswwim in the invigorating water.
The Kempt Quarry Recreation Site is marked with a sign on highway 215 in Kempt Shore. While you are down the Shore, be sure to visit the Cheverie Salt Marsh Trail as well.
Upper Burlington Planters Trail
Situated on land once inhabited by the Mi’kmaq, Acadian, Planter, and Loyalist communities, this 3 acre property is leased by the Upper Burlington Community Hall Association. The trail was constructed in 2008 as a health and heritage walking trail that meandered around the perimeter of the property.
Construction of the trail was done by “pioneer methods”, volunteer hand labor by members of the community using shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows with no powered machinery except the trucks that delivered the gravel and sand to the site.
In addition to the 1760 meter long walking trail, several exercise stations are installed with signage instructing users on stretching and strength exercises that can be done to improve their flexibility and endurance.
Armstrong Lake Park
Situated in Chalet Hamlet in Vaughan, this beautiful little park offers a place to picnic, swim, launch your canoe/kayak, and take a stroll on a trail through beautiful coniferous forest along the lakeside.
Municipally Owned Water Access Points
- Armstrong Lake Park: 640 Armstrong Lake East Road, Vaughan, NS (non-motorized boating, swimming)
- Fundy Centennial Park: 1 Avon Street, Hantsport, NS (beach walking/swimming access)
- Falmouth Boat Launch: 2058 Hwy 1, Falmouth, NS (boat launch)
- St. Croix Recreation Site: 54 Ball Park Road, St. Croix, NS (Fishing – stocked pond)
- Bramber Beach: 7728 Hwy 215, Bramber, NS (beach walking, fishing?)
- Cheverie Salt Marsh: 6500 Hwy 215, Cheverie, NS (beach walking, clam digging)
- Kempt Quarry Recreation Site: 6020 Hwy 215, Kempt Shore, NS (swimming, non-motorized boating)
- Hobarts Beach: 192 Block Wharf Road, Summerville, NS (fishing, boat launch)
- Avondale Wharf & Waterfront: 15 Belmont Road, Avondale, NS
- Falls Lake Municipal Land: 550 Pioneer Drive, Vaughan, NS (boat launch, swimming access, fishing)
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