Welcome to Kingston
Home of the Steer Barbeque.
Kingston is located in the heart of the beautiful Annapolis Valley and is surrounded by rich farmland and fruit orchards.
Mon–Fri, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Everything Kingston, from the Village Office to the duck pond
Village Office
Kingston is a village in Kings County on the north bank of the Annapolis River in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia.
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Services
We provide Public Works, Recreation, Community Development & Tourism, and Administrative services.
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Recreation
The Village provides recreation programming for Kingston, Greenwood and the surrounding communities.
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Visitors
Enjoy a picnic in the shade next to our local duck pond or walk the fitness trail at Stronach Park.
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May12026Spring Newsletter 2026PDF
Information on property tax bills, local resources, and recreation opportunities, all in one place.
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May12025Free Equipment Loan ProgramPDF
Pick up equipment at the Village office 8 am–4 pm, Monday–Friday. [email protected]
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Sep222020NS Emergency Contact Numbers
Keep these numbers handy for emergencies across Kings County.
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Sep6201972 Hour PreparednessPDF
Kings County Regional Emergency Management Operations preparedness guide.
The Kingston
Steer BBQ
A fully immersed community festival — from the Rodeo Breakfast and the parade down Main Street to the fairgrounds, where the tradition of cooking a whole steer continues.
- Rodeo Breakfast
- Parade
- Burger Bits
- Live Music
- Artisan Market
- 3x3 Basketball
- Legion 19+ Dance
In partnership with the Kingston Lions, Kingston Legion, and Kingston Fire Department & Auxiliary.
Things to do
Stronach Park & Family Fitness Trail
Duck pond, gardens and picnic facilities.
Multi-use Rail Trail
Walk, bike, ATV or snowmobile the old rail bed through the Village and beyond.
Annapolis River Launch
Canoe and kayak launch on Bridge Street.
Clairmont Provincial Park
Open mid-May to mid-October.