Village of Chester Nova Scotia

Village of Chester Nova Scotia Official page of the Village government: Chester Volunteer Fire Dept, Lido Pool & Jib Lot Park Please also note the page is not monitored 24/7. Thank you.

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Lucky us!
01/12/2026

Lucky us!

Just the thing to perk you up from the post-holiday blahs.
01/07/2026

Just the thing to perk you up from the post-holiday blahs.

Mobile primary care clinics in Chester this month.
01/07/2026

Mobile primary care clinics in Chester this month.

The next NSH Mobile Primary Care Clinics at OHC will take place as follows:

Sunday, January 11th from 9am - 3pm,
Sunday, January 25th from 9am - 3pm

No pre-booking necessary as all appointments for these mobile clinics are drop-in only. For more information please visit https://www.nshealth.ca/mobileprimarycareclinics

01/06/2026

Bookmobile Service Update
Due to ongoing issues with heat and lighting on the Bookmobile, we’ll be operating on a temporary hybrid schedule for the next 2–3 weeks. Replacement parts have been ordered, but we don’t yet have an ETA.
What this means:
• The Bookmobile will be onsite and open for browsing
• Checkouts will take place indoors on Tuesday–Thursday
• Friday & Saturday service will be on the vehicle, weather permitting
Temporary Schedule (Jan 6–17)
Tue: New Ross, Ross Farm (10:30–12), Barss Corner (12:45–1:15),
New Germany, New Horizons Hall (2–4:30)
Wed: Chester, Chester Legion (1–4:30)
Thu: Mahone Bay, St. James Parish Hall (10:30–12:30 & 1–4)
Fri Jan 9: Mill Village (12:30–1:30), Port Mouton (2–3)
Fri Jan 16: Blandford (12:30–1:30)
Sat: Caledonia (10–11)
Thank you for your patience and continued support.
We look forward to returning to full service soon!

Great ways to stay active this winter.
01/06/2026

Great ways to stay active this winter.

Our WINTER 2026 Explore Life Brochure should be in mailboxes next Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

REGISTRATION OPENS at 8:30 am on January 13.

PLEASE NOTE: We will not be taking any registrations until then. It is also available on our website: www.chester.ca, click on menu/recreation & parks/programs

HAPPY NEW YEARBest wishes for a happy, healthy 2026. - your Chester Village Commission*Please note that the Village ...
12/31/2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR
Best wishes for a happy, healthy 2026.
- your Chester Village Commission

*Please note that the Village Commission office will re-open at 9:00 am on Monday, Jan 5, 2026. Photo courtesy of Nancy Hatch.

Carol leaves big shoes to fill, for the Heritage Society and our community. Thank you, Carol.
12/22/2025

Carol leaves big shoes to fill, for the Heritage Society and our community. Thank you, Carol.

It is with deep sadness we, the Board of the Chester Municipal Heritage Society, announce the passing of Carol Nauss (d. Dec 16, 2025), one of the founding members and longtime Chair.

Our condolences go out to her family, friends and to all who dearly loved and appreciated Carol’s tireless work to restore Lordly House and Maple Cottage, the Chester Train Station, and preserve our shared history that shaped Chester for generations. She will be deeply missed.

The Society was established in 1980–81. Carol joined the Chester Municipal Heritage Society shortly thereafter and devoted her life to preserving and celebrating our local history. As a hands-on Chair and tireless volunteer she led the restoration of Lordly House and Maple Cottage, built the museum’s genealogy and research collections, organized annual events and fundraisers. Carol’s energy, attention to detail, and generosity of time made her the heart of our heritage community — a person who could always be counted on to find an artifact, write a grant, run a tour, or mobilize volunteers. Her legacy will live on in the buildings she helped save and in the community she strengthened.

Carol organized fundraisers and community programming, curated exhibits, and was the go-to person for local heritage, genealogy and events — quietly making the Municipality of Chester richer in history and community pride.

Her work has been publicly acknowledged by the Municipality and in provincial records and recognitions. Carol was recognized by the Association of Nova Scotia Museums as one of 15 Nova Scotians in the museums sector with a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Award, awarded by the Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS to all our neighbours!Please note the Village Commission office will be closing at noon on Wednesday, Dec...
12/22/2025

HAPPY HOLIDAYS to all our neighbours!

Please note the Village Commission office will be closing at noon on Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025 and re-opening at 9:00am on Monday, Jan 5, 2026. Photo courtesy of Jim Barkhouse.

Enjoy this special time of year. -- your Chester Village Commission

Batten down the hatches! Stay safe, everyone.
12/19/2025

Batten down the hatches! Stay safe, everyone.

Current conditions and forecasts including 7 day outlook, daily high/low temperature, warnings, chance of precipitation, pressure, humidity/wind chill (when applicable) historical data, normals, record values and sunrise/sunset times

Carol Nauss served as a Village Commissioner, among her many other roles. There is no part of this community that she di...
12/18/2025

Carol Nauss served as a Village Commissioner, among her many other roles. There is no part of this community that she didn't touch and leave the better for her involvement. We will miss her.

Address

27 Pleasant Street, PO Box 620
Chester, NS
B0J1J0

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 1pm
Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

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+19022754482

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Welcome toChester

The Village of Chester is situated along the South Shore of Nova Scotia and only 45 minutes from Halifax. Our history dates back 224 years when it was first settled by New England planters and fishermen. In 1761, a vessel carrying eighteen adults and ten children first dropped anchor in Chester Harbor.

Presently, the Village of Chester has a population of 1100 residents with a majority being cottagers and sailing enthusiast. Each year, the Chester Yacht Club holds its annual Regatta in August. The Village is governed by a Commission of five Commissioners.