Kings Transit
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Kings Transit Authority is a public transit agency operating buses in the Annapolis Valley
, Nova Scotia
. The system, incorporated in 1981, is funded by Kings County
and the towns of Berwick
, Wolfville
and Kentville
.
Kings Transit originally operated between Wolfville and Kentville, eventually expanding to Greenwood in western Kings County.
In 2000, the Municipality of the County of Annapolis
funded the system's expansion to Bridgetown
and eventually Annapolis Royal
. The Municipality of the District of Digby
funded the expansion of Kings Transit west to Weymouth
, serving Upper Clements Park
, Cornwallis Park
and Digby
. The Municipality of the District of West Hants
funded the system's eastern expansion from Wolfville through Hantsport
to Brooklyn
.
Today the Kings Transit system consists of four routes, primarily traveling on Trunk 1 from Brooklyn
to Weymouth
.
Annapolis Valley
The Annapolis Valley is a valley and region in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It is located in the western part of the Nova Scotia peninsula, formed by a trough between two parallel mountain ranges along the shore of the Bay of Fundy.-Geography:...
, Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
. The system, incorporated in 1981, is funded by Kings County
Kings County, Nova Scotia
Kings County is a county in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.Kings County is located in central Nova Scotia on the shore of the Bay of Fundy with its northeastern part also forming the western shore of the Minas Basin....
and the towns of Berwick
Berwick, Nova Scotia
Berwick is a Canadian town in Kings County, Nova Scotia. The town is located in the eastern part of the Annapolis Valley on the Cornwallis River. The town site stretches south from the river and Exit 15 of Highway 101 to Highway 1...
, Wolfville
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Wolfville is a small town in the Annapolis Valley, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada, located about northwest of the provincial capital, Halifax. As of 2006, the population was 3,772....
and Kentville
Kentville, Nova Scotia
Kentville is a town in Kings County, Nova Scotia. It is one of the main towns in the Annapolis Valley, and it is the county seat of Kings County. As of 2006, the town of Kentville had a population of 5,815 people....
.
Kings Transit originally operated between Wolfville and Kentville, eventually expanding to Greenwood in western Kings County.
In 2000, the Municipality of the County of Annapolis
Annapolis County, Nova Scotia
Annapolis County is a county in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia located in the western part of the province on the Bay of Fundy. The county seat is Annapolis Royal.-History:...
funded the system's expansion to Bridgetown
Bridgetown, Nova Scotia
Bridgetown is a Canadian town in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia.Situated on the Annapolis River at the head of the tide, the area saw Mi'kmaq settlements in the area, followed by Acadian settlers from Port-Royal and then British-sponsored settlements by the late 18th century.There were at least ten...
and eventually Annapolis Royal
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
Annapolis Royal is a town located in the western part of Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. Known as Port Royal until the Conquest of Acadia in 1710 by Britain, the town is the oldest continuous European settlement in North America, north of St...
. The Municipality of the District of Digby
Digby, Nova Scotia (municipal district)
Digby is a municipal district in Digby County, Nova Scotia.The district forms the eastern part of Digby County and uses the legal name The Municipality of the District of Digby...
funded the expansion of Kings Transit west to Weymouth
Weymouth, Nova Scotia
-History:The area was settled in the 1760s by New England Planters after the Acadian Expulsion. The town was formally founded by Loyalists in 1783 . Current day Weymouth was once called Weymouth Bridge, and Weymouth North was called Weymouth...
, serving Upper Clements Park
Upper Clements Park
Upper Clements Parks is a seasonal amusement park located in Upper Clements, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 2011 a new "Aerial Adventure Park" will be opened and will feature ziplines, yurt camping, tree top bridges, and mountain bike trails.-History:...
, Cornwallis Park
Cornwallis Park, Nova Scotia
Cornwallis Park is the name of a Canadian rural community in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia.- History :The community is located on the western edge of Clementsport and immediately east of Deep Brook....
and Digby
Digby, Nova Scotia
Digby is a Canadian town in western Nova Scotia. It is the shiretown and largest population centre in Digby County.The town is situated on the western shore of the Annapolis Basin near the entrance to the Digby Gut which connects the basin to the Bay of Fundy.Named after Admiral Robert Digby, RN,...
. The Municipality of the District of West Hants
West Hants, Nova Scotia
West Hants is a municipal district in Hants County, Nova Scotia.It occupies the western half of Hants County, running from the Minas Basin to the boundary with Halifax County, sharing this boundary with the East Hants municipal district....
funded the system's eastern expansion from Wolfville through Hantsport
Hantsport, Nova Scotia
Hantsport is a rural Canadian town and seaport located in the western part of Hants County, Nova Scotia. Hantsport is located just south of the county boundary with Kings County, and sits on the west bank of the Avon River in a tidal estuary.The town is most best known for its history of...
to Brooklyn
Brooklyn, Nova Scotia
See:*Brooklyn, Hants County, Nova Scotia *Brooklyn, Queens County, Nova Scotia*Brooklyn, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia...
.
Today the Kings Transit system consists of four routes, primarily traveling on Trunk 1 from Brooklyn
Brooklyn, Hants County, Nova Scotia
Brooklyn is a Canadian rural community located in western Hants County, Nova Scotia.Originally called Nelegakumik by the Mi'kmaq Nation , Brooklyn is unique in that its community post office is called Newport....
to Weymouth
Weymouth, Nova Scotia
-History:The area was settled in the 1760s by New England Planters after the Acadian Expulsion. The town was formally founded by Loyalists in 1783 . Current day Weymouth was once called Weymouth Bridge, and Weymouth North was called Weymouth...
.
Fleet
| No. | Manufactrer | Model | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | GMC / Turtle Top | Odyssey XL | 2008 | Spare bus |
| 47 | MCI Motor Coach Industries Motor Coach Industries International Inc. is an American bus manufacturer based in Schaumburg, Illinois, and is a leading participant in the North American coach bus industry. It has various operating subsidiaries:... |
TC40-102A Classic | 1989 | Spare buses |
| 48 | MCI Motor Coach Industries Motor Coach Industries International Inc. is an American bus manufacturer based in Schaumburg, Illinois, and is a leading participant in the North American coach bus industry. It has various operating subsidiaries:... |
TC40-102N Classic | 1990 | Spare bus |
| 49 - 50 | Chevrolet Chevrolet Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918... / Turtle Top |
Odyssey XL | 2007 | Primarily used on the Brooklyn-Wolfville routes. |
| 51 - 56 | New Flyer Industries New Flyer Industries New Flyer Industries Inc. is a bus manufacturer in North America, headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It also has factories in Crookston and St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA.-History:... |
D40LF | 2005 | Primarily used on Wolfville-Greenwood routes and Bridgetown-Greenwood routes. 55 is a spare bus. |
| 57 - 58 | ElDorado National ElDorado National ElDorado National is a bus manufacturer owned by Thor Industries. Heavy-duty buses are built in Riverside, California, and cutaway buses and mobility vans are built in Salina, Kansas.-Products:* Aerotech and similar lines of cutaway buses... |
E-Z Rider II MAX | 2007 | Primarily used on the Bridgetown-Weymouth routes |
Fares
| Adults / Seniors (Age 60+) | Children (5-11) | Children (under 5) |
|---|---|---|
| $3.50 | $1.75 | FREE |
Routes
- WeymouthWeymouth, Nova Scotia-History:The area was settled in the 1760s by New England Planters after the Acadian Expulsion. The town was formally founded by Loyalists in 1783 . Current day Weymouth was once called Weymouth Bridge, and Weymouth North was called Weymouth...
to BridgetownBridgetown, Nova ScotiaBridgetown is a Canadian town in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia.Situated on the Annapolis River at the head of the tide, the area saw Mi'kmaq settlements in the area, followed by Acadian settlers from Port-Royal and then British-sponsored settlements by the late 18th century.There were at least ten...
- BridgetownBridgetown, Nova ScotiaBridgetown is a Canadian town in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia.Situated on the Annapolis River at the head of the tide, the area saw Mi'kmaq settlements in the area, followed by Acadian settlers from Port-Royal and then British-sponsored settlements by the late 18th century.There were at least ten...
to Greenwood - Greenwood to WolfvilleWolfville, Nova ScotiaWolfville is a small town in the Annapolis Valley, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada, located about northwest of the provincial capital, Halifax. As of 2006, the population was 3,772....
- WolfvilleWolfville, Nova ScotiaWolfville is a small town in the Annapolis Valley, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada, located about northwest of the provincial capital, Halifax. As of 2006, the population was 3,772....
to BrooklynBrooklyn, Hants County, Nova ScotiaBrooklyn is a Canadian rural community located in western Hants County, Nova Scotia.Originally called Nelegakumik by the Mi'kmaq Nation , Brooklyn is unique in that its community post office is called Newport....