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Region Facts

Population of Queens County: 11,177

Population Density:  5 per km2  

Climate: temperate         

Western Head - NS Tourism Culture HeritageLAND

  • 49 unique communities make up the Region of Queens Municipality
  • The Region of Queens Municipality encompasses approximately 2,760 km2 (681,700 acres).
  • Lakes make up approximately 13% of total area (347 km2).
  • The Region of Queens Municipality has approximately 220 km of coastline.
  • The Region of Queens Municipality has 14.7% of its area preserved as special places by all three levels of government, the private sector and non-governmental organizations.

PEOPLE

  • 11,177 call the Region of Queens their home. (2006 Census).
  • 20.1% of the population is under the age of 19.
  • 19.6% of the population is over the age of 65.
  • For more population statitistics on Queens County visit www.gov.ns.ca/finance/communitycounts .

ECONOMY

  • Total workforce in the Region of Queens Municipality is approximately 4,900.
  • Forestry, fishing, agriculture, & hunting - 395. (Raw resource industries)
  • Manufacturing - 925
  • Construction - 285
  • Health care and social assistance - 570
  • Retail - 480
  • Tourism - 500

FOUNDATION INDUSTRIES

Resource based industries and businesses continue to provide the strong economic foundation in the Region of Queens.  Resource based and other manufacturing employs 27% of the labour force.

Forestry                              

Forestry is the largest employer in resource harvesting, in sawmills and pulp, paper and with spinoffs in the trucking industry.  The forestry sector is a major innovator utilizing computerized process control energy conservation & sustainable resource management techniques.

  • Abitibi Bowater (approx 300 employees) - pulp & paper.
  • Harry Freeman and Son Ltd. (105 employees) produces a variety of wood products including prefabricated buildings
  • Douglas Lumber Inc. - (44 employees) wood products facility
  • J. & H. Industries Ltd. (30 employees)  - wood products facility

Tourism       Canoeing in Keji 

Tourism generates over $20 million in revenues and is responsible for approximately 500 jobs in Queens.  Tourism is a growing sector with a strong natural and cultural history product.


For more information, see the site's tourism section www.queens.ca or contact the Region of Queens Municipality.

  • White Point Beach Resort (130-140 employees)
  • Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill (53 employees high season, 10-12 employees Oct - April)
  • Lane's Privateer Inn (35 employees full time)
  • Transcotia Motel (8 employees seasonal)
  • Best Western Liverpool Hotel and Convention Centre

 

LaptopInformation Technology

Information Technology is a new and growing sector in Queens.  With the completion of the Provincial Broadband Project, telecommuting is now a viable option.

  • On Line Support, inbound call centre

 

Fishing  Lobster Traps - NS Tourism Culture Heritage   

Queens County has a diverse year-round fishing industry, comprised of aquaculture growers (shellfish and finfish production) and groundfish acquisitions (scallops, lobster, cod and haddock).  Mersey Seafoods, Bluewave Seafoods and Mersey Point Fish Products (process shellfish, shrimp, fillets, squid, lobster, herring row and smoked products) are the largest Queens County commercial seafood packagers.  Click here for a listing of harbours in Queens.

  • Mersey Seafoods (200 employees) food products, seafood
  • Blue Wave Seafoods (85 employees) food products, seafood
  • Mersey Point Fish Products (8 employees) food products, i.e. smoked salmon and Solomon Gundy
  • Atlantic Pacific Fish Trading Ltd. (55-80 employees) food products, seafood

BlueberriesAgriculture               

Agriculture is valued at just under $2 million, with 35 farms reporting sales over $2,499 (29% beef producers, 11% fruit, 6% livestock combination, 3% dairy, 3% hog,  6% other field crops, 43% other miscellaneous specialty). Some examples of specialized agricultural products include greenhouse operations, blueberry production and Christmas trees.