Business View Magazine - October 2018

232 233 Region of Queens Municipality, ON THE REBOUND Nova Scotia A long the scenic south shore of Nova Scotia, sits the Region of Queens Municipality, a community of just over 10,300 residents that came about as the result of amalgamation in 1996 of the Town of Liverpool and the Municipality of Queens. It encompasses the entire Coun- ty of Queens. Highway #103 passes through Queens County, midway between Halifax and Yarmouth. Route #8 Highway connects Liver- pool to Annapolis with Liverpool being 1 ½ hours from Halifax. Founded in 1759, Liver- pool is one of the oldest areas in the province. In fact, historic architecture, unparalleled beauty, and rich natural resources are found throughout the Region of Queens, making it a must-go destination for tourists and a delight- ful community in which to work, play, and call home. Thanks to a forward-thinking municipal government, Queens continues the legacy of caring for the community from an operations perspective, while a diverse roster of thriving businesses and promotion of new opportuni-