Avonport, Nova Scotia
Avonport is a community in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada, located in Kings County between the mouths of the Avon River and the Gaspereau River. Early settlers included the Fillis and Reid families. It was part of the Horton Township settlement and was known as Horton Point until its name was changed to Avonport in 1864. The area was used as a burial site for the Mi'kmaq, a First Nations people, in beginning of the 17th century. There are popular tourist destinations such as Haliburton's Hill, Wog's Road and Wiener's Road. Avonport, Nova