Avonport is a community in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada, located in Kings County between the mouths of the Avon River and the Gaspereau River. Early settlers included the Fillis and Reid families. It was part of the Horton Township settlement and was known as Horton Point until its name was changed to Avonport in 1864. The area was used as a burial site for the Mi'kmaq, a First Nations people, in the beginning of the 17th century. Popular tourist destinations are Haliburton's Hill, Wog's Road, and Wiener's Road.
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| - Avonport is a community in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada, located in Kings County between the mouths of the Avon River and the Gaspereau River. Early settlers included the Fillis and Reid families. It was part of the Horton Township settlement and was known as Horton Point until its name was changed to Avonport in 1864. The area was used as a burial site for the Mi'kmaq, a First Nations people, in the beginning of the 17th century. Popular tourist destinations are Haliburton's Hill, Wog's Road, and Wiener's Road. (en)
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| - Avonport is a community in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada, located in Kings County between the mouths of the Avon River and the Gaspereau River. Early settlers included the Fillis and Reid families. It was part of the Horton Township settlement and was known as Horton Point until its name was changed to Avonport in 1864. The area was used as a burial site for the Mi'kmaq, a First Nations people, in the beginning of the 17th century. Popular tourist destinations are Haliburton's Hill, Wog's Road, and Wiener's Road. The area holds a considerable amount of agricultural land, including that of Haliburton Farm, Fuller Farm and various vineyards. Fuller Farm is particularly known for growing some of the best Honeycrisp apples in the continent. Great views of the Minas Basin and Blomidon can be seen from various vantage points in Avonport. Avonport Beach is a popular tourist attraction in the summer. (en)
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