The Municipality of Chester has become known provincially as a leader in active transportation policy development and advocacy. We have made advances in education and infrastructure improvements, such...

Community Wheels Need a ride? Community Wheels is here to help! Community Wheels is a ... Wheelchair accessible van service for ALL Municipality of Chester residents. Local charter service available...

Roads Municipally-Owned Roads The Municipality owns and maintains a number of roads. If you live on a municipal road and have a maintenance or repair issue, please contact the Infrastructure &...

Snow removal in the Municipality of Chester (and pretty much all municipalities) is a shared effort between us, the NS Department of Transportation & Infrastructure Renewal (NSTIR), RCMP and citizens...

The Municipality owns and maintains decorative streetlights in Chester Basin and Western Shore. Decorative streetlights in Chester are owned and maintained by the Village of Chester Commission. All...

For more information on the Reimagine Ferry Wharf project, please click here to visit our community engagement website. The Tancook Island ferry runs daily year-round on a predetermined schedule. The...

Boaters are always invited to use municipal wharves, boat launches and floats throughout the season. Please be sure to read our Berthage Policy as there are time limitations on berthing at public...

We provide a variety land use planning, property development and building inspection services to the Municipality of Chester, Town of Lunenburg and Town of Mahone Bay. Planning and development...

Development within the Municipality, including construction, renovation, demolition, or change of use, may require one or more permits from the Municipality. The permits you need will depend on the...

It is important to have your civic address number plainly displayed on your house or at the end of your driveway so that emergency services (such as ambulance or fire department personnel) can find...