West Hants Welcome Centre, located in Windsor NS

10/28/2026

The following Public Service Announcement (PSA) is issued on behalf of the West Nova Scotia Regiment, 3 Platoon (Windsor), A Company.

RESERVE UNIT RUCK MARCHES, in Windsor, NS

Beginning Thursday, October 29, and continuing on Thursday’s until further notice, 3 Platoon, A Company, will conduct weekly Ruck Marches throughout downtown Windsor. The exercises will take place on the streets between the waterfront and the intersection of Wiley Avenue and King Street/Evangeline Trail.

Exercises will generally take place between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm (1900 to 2000 hours). Start and finish times may vary, with exercises beginning earlier or ending later than scheduled. Routes will also vary from week to week.

Residents will see military personnel carrying small arms and wearing standard-issue camouflage uniforms (CADPAT MT), with bright red Canadian flags displayed on their left shoulders. Personnel at the front and rear of the formation will wear orange safety vests for visibility and identification.

Troops will be carrying UNLOADED C7 ri**es and C9 light machine guns.

All required permits have been submitted and approved. Every effort will be made to minimize inconvenience to residents and motorists during these exercises.

The West Nova Scotia Regiment thanks the public for their understanding and cooperation.

10/28/2026

WILLIAM HALL, VC – MURAL UNVEILING

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 11:00 am
McDade Heritage Centre | Hantsport, Nova Scotia

Today, we gather to honour the remarkable life, courage and enduring legacy of William Hall, VC, a Nova Scotian hero whose extraordinary bravery earned him a place in Canadian history.

WATCH THE UNVEILING LIVE

Special thanks to the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia for providing a live broadcast of today's ceremony, allowing those unable to attend in person to share in this special occasion. Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/live/lebQp839z9I

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The Hantsport and Area Historical Society, in partnership with the West Hants Regional Municipality, is proud to celebrate his legacy through the unveiling of a beautiful piece of public art that will serve as a lasting tribute in the Hantsport community.

The mural features a reproduction of the commemorative stamp issued by Canada Post during African Heritage Month in February 2010, accompanied by an interpretive panel in Mi’kmaw, English and French.

A LEGACY OF COURAGE AND HEROISM

On November 16, 1857, William Hall, serving aboard HMS Shannon in the Royal Navy, was part of a naval brigade supporting British forces during the Siege of Lucknow in India.

Under intense enemy fire, Hall and Lieutenant Thomas James Young continued operating one of the brigade's heavy guns. Despite devastating casualties around them, the two men courageously remained at their posts, loading and firing the cannon at close range to help breach the defensive walls.

Their extraordinary bravery earned both men the Victoria Cross, Britain's highest military decoration for valour.

Hall became the first Black person in the British Empire, the first Nova Scotian and the third Canadian to receive this prestigious honour.

On October 28, 1859, Hall was formally presented with the Victoria Cross aboard HMS Donegal in Queenstown Harbour, Ireland.

His legacy continues to be celebrated today, including through the Royal Canadian Navy's Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel, HMCS William Hall, officially named in his honour on April 28, 2023.

Today, exactly 167 years after the presentation of his Victoria Cross, we gather in Hantsport to honour William Hall's extraordinary courage, celebrate his remarkable achievements and ensure that his legacy continues to inspire future generations.

10/12/2026

Today is our LAST DAY OPEN for the season at the Visitor Information Center! As we close our doors for another year, we want to send a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by, visited, asked questions, shared stories & made us part of their travels!!
It has been a pleasure to welcome visitors from near & far & help you discover the beauty of our area & be a small part of your adventures! 🌎 🚙
To everyone who visited, supported us & helped make this season special - we truly appreciate YOU, Thank you! ❤
We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen in May 2027
Safe travels & Happy adventuring!
From all of us at The West Hants Visitor Information Centre, thank you for stopping by!! ❤
See you next season! 😉

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving West Hants!!! May your day be filled with joy and happiness!! 😃

10/12/2026

10/11/2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY.
Please see the attached map for those attending the Windsor Pumpkin Regatta. Public and accessible parking areas are identified. Please be patient as you meander through out communities to Lake Pesaquid.

The Windsor Pumpkin Regatta starts on the Falmouth side of Lake Pesaquid and finishes at the Windsor Waterfront.

PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAYS.

10/10/2026

HOORAY HOORAY tommorrow is REGATTA day!!! YAY!! :) 🎃