
Convenience
Canning offers a wide range of shopping and services, including a grocery shop, post office, and medical clinic.

Charm
You'll love Canning's relaxed pace and friendly people.

Activities
We've got skating and snowshoeing in the winter, and hiking and outdoors sports the rest of the year.

Culture
Canning is home to famous and not-yet-famous artists, art, music, fashion, and cool, quaint shops.

History
Canning was established in 1760 and retains a very proud, rich, and colourful heritage.

Green Spaces
Come enjoy our green spaces! Canning is where you'll find lush, green waterside Bruce Spicer Park and pristine Bigelow Trail.
What's happening in Canning
Canning is having a Banner Year!
As you drive or walk through Canning, some added features may catch your eye. There are 12 new roadside banners gracing the poles on Main…
Canning Village Picnic in the Park, Aug. 23, 2015 – update
In case of rain, the event will take place indoors at the Lion’s Hall, 1000 Seminary Ave, Canning, NS B0P 1H0 — see you there! …
Twila Robar-DeCoste Watercolour Seminar at Canning’s Merritt Gibson Library
The Merritt Gibson Memorial Library in Canning is pleased to have renowned Nova Scotia artist Twila Robar-DeCoste present a watercolour seminar this Friday, July 10th,…
Farmhouse Inn B&B Canada Day Party and Open House 2015
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 1 – 3 PM You are invited to the Farmhouse Inn B&B‘s second annual Canada Day Party and Open House! Enjoy…
Be Prepared: Hurricane and Tropical Storm Season
KINGS COUNTY: Emergency management officials are advising residents in the Kings County Region to be prepared for the hurricane and tropical storm season which…