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| Place | Canard |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | Nova Scotia (NS) |
| Location | Kings |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 45.132895 |
| Longitude | -64.435759 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | CAGAQ |
Canard is a community in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Canard is located at 45.1329°N, 64.4358°W.
Canard rests in a gentle hollow of the Minas Basin, where the land itself seems to sigh with the ebb and flow of the Bay of Fundy's immense tides. It lies 7.7 km north-east of Kentville, NS (from Kentville, NS: bearing 37°T), and is situated 7.5 km north-north-east of New Minas. Rolling fields, a patchwork of emerald and ochre, stretch towards the horizon, their contours softened by the persistent, salty air that carries the distant cries of gulls. The air here possesses a particular clarity, especially in the late afternoon, when the sun, low and golden, burnishes the broad leaves of the apple orchards that dominate the landscape. A quiet strength emanates from the fertile soil, a deep, abiding patience that mirrors the unhurried pace of life in Canard, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates more than any clock. The history of Canard is inextricably linked to the rich agricultural bounty of the Annapolis Valley, a legacy that began with the Acadian settlers and their ingenious dykes, a testament to their resilience and deep understanding of the land. Today, the local economy thrives on this agricultural heritage, particularly the cultivation of world-renowned apples, their sweet scent a constant, subtle perfume on the breeze, and the burgeoning wine industry that draws visitors to the region. The memory of the past is not a relic here but a living presence, evident in the sturdy, weathered barns and the quiet pride of the farmers who continue to tend the land, their hands calloused by generations of work. Canard, though small, holds a certain gravitas, a sense of being rooted deeply in the earth and the enduring traditions of Nova Scotia.
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Location data for Canard is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |