Welcome to Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
Canada's cradle of history, your front door to Town Hall, services, and community life.
Pay your water bill, check council agendas, find building guidelines, explore recreation programs, or plan your visit. Everything you need from the Town of Annapolis Royal, right here.
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Quick paths to the tasks residents, businesses, and visitors need most.
Water billing and payments
View water rates, understand your quarterly bill, and find payment options for your Town water account.
Learn more about Water billing and paymentsWaste and recycling collection
Garbage, recyclables, and compost are collected every second Friday by Valley Waste Resource Management.
Learn more about Waste and recycling collectionBuilding and heritage permits
Apply for development, building, or occupancy permits. Heritage properties require Planning and Heritage Advisory Committee review before work begins.
Learn more about Building and heritage permitsProperty taxes
Find residential and commercial tax rates, billing dates, and assessment information for Annapolis Royal properties.
Learn more about Property taxesRecreation programs and facilities
Find seasonal sport programs, fitness classes, facility rentals, trails, and outdoor recreation across Annapolis Royal.
Learn more about Recreation programs and facilitiesPolice services
Annapolis Royal Police Service provides criminal record checks, vacation home security, ride-alongs, and community safety programs.
Learn more about Police servicesHow do I...?
Quick answers to the most common questions.
How do I pay my water bill?
Water bills are issued quarterly. Pay by cash, cheque, or electronic funds transfer (EFT/online banking). Contact accounting at ext. 101 for account questions.
Learn more about how do i pay my water bill?How do I find out my property tax rate?
Residential properties are taxed at 1.66% plus 0.10% fire area rate. Commercial at 3.16% plus 0.10%. Sewer is included. Bills are issued April 30 and October 30.
Learn more about how do i find out my property tax rate?How do I apply for a building permit?
Contact Town Hall for a development, building, or occupancy permit application. Heritage properties (pre-1940) require Planning and Heritage Advisory Committee review first.
Learn more about how do i apply for a building permit?How do I find my waste collection day?
Garbage, recyclables, and compost are collected every second Friday by Valley Waste. Pick up a calendar at Town Hall or visit vwrm.com.
Learn more about how do i find my waste collection day?How do I request a criminal record check?
Contact the Annapolis Royal Police Service at (902) 532-2427. Both online and paper options are available. Processing takes 2 to 5 business days.
Learn more about how do i request a criminal record check?How do I register for recreation programs?
Contact the Active Living Coordinator at (902) 955-1205 or alc@annapolisroyal.com for current program details and registration.
Learn more about how do i register for recreation programs?How do I submit an event to the community calendar?
Use the Submit Your Event form on the Town website or contact Town Hall to have your community event added to the calendar.
Learn more about how do i submit an event to the community calendar?How do I access the public GIS viewer?
The web-based GIS viewer is accessible through the Planning and Development section. Look up zoning, parcel boundaries, and land use designations.
Learn more about how do i access the public gis viewer?Upcoming events
Annapolis Royal Farmers and Traders Market
St. George Street, Annapolis Royal
Annapolis and District Natal Days
Various locations, Annapolis Royal
Candlelight Graveyard Tour at Fort Anne
Fort Anne National Historic Site
King's Theatre Summer Festival
King's Theatre, St. George Street
What are you looking for?
Residents
Water billing, property taxes, waste collection, recreation programs, bylaws, and Town Hall contacts.
Businesses
Starting a business, building guidelines, zoning and planning, GIS mapping, and economic development resources.
Visitors
Fort Anne, Historic Gardens, heritage walking tours, waterfront dining, events, and accommodation information.
Departments
Annapolis Royal Police Service
Community policing, criminal record checks, safety programs
Annapolis Royal Volunteer Fire Department
Fire protection and emergency response since 1811
Planning and Development
Land use planning, heritage preservation, building permits, and GIS mapping
Public Works
Water infrastructure, roads, sidewalks, and municipal property maintenance
Recreation
Sport programs, fitness classes, facilities, and outdoor recreation
Town Hall Administration
Municipal administration, finance, customer service, and general inquiries