Scotian Gold Co-operative
Scotian Gold is a grower-owned fruit cooperative based in Coldbrook at 2900 Lovett Road. One of the Annapolis Valley’s most important agricultural businesses, Scotian Gold manages approximately 60% of Atlantic Canada’s apple production, working with over 50 growers across the Valley. The cooperative offers apple packing and storage, agricultural services, and operates a Country Store and seasonal Country Garden on Highway 1 in Coldbrook. Scotian Gold continues to invest in state-of-the-art robotic sorting and packing technology to serve customers across Canada and beyond.
Michelin Tire — Waterville Plant
The Michelin tire plant in nearby Waterville is one of the Annapolis Valley’s largest employers, producing radial truck and bus tires. Michelin has three plants in Nova Scotia and is the province’s largest private sector employer. The Waterville plant employs over 1,000 people.
New Highway 101 Interchange — Exit 14A
A major infrastructure project is currently underway that will significantly benefit Coldbrook residents. On any given day, approximately 130 tractor trailers travel along Highway 1 through Coldbrook and Cambridge on their way to and from the Michelin plant in Waterville. A new Exit 14A is being constructed between Exit 14 in Coldbrook and Exit 15 in Berwick, funded by $21.8 million from the federal government and $25.3 million from the Province of Nova Scotia. The new interchange will give trucks a direct route to the Michelin plant, removing heavy truck traffic from Highway 1 through Coldbrook’s residential and commercial areas. Construction is well underway and progressing toward completion.
Shaw Resources
Shaw Resources, headquartered in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, is a leading supplier of industrial and specialized aggregates operating in the Coldbrook area. Sand production from local pits is used primarily in the local construction industry.
Kings County Regional Recreation Facility
One of the most exciting developments for the Coldbrook area is the planned Kings County Regional Recreation Facility. The Municipality of the County of Kings, Town of Kentville, and Town of Wolfville have agreed to secure land for the proposed facility, with Kings County Municipal Council entering into a Purchase and Sale Agreement to acquire a parcel of land off Harrington Road in Coldbrook. The land has been cleared and the project is moving forward.
The planned facility is expected to include:
- A 25-metre, eight-lane competitive pool alongside a leisure pool and therapy pool
- A double gymnasium and three-lane walking track
- Multi-purpose rooms for public assembly and community programming
- A potential co-located ice arena
This regional facility will serve residents of Coldbrook and the broader Kings County area, providing world-class recreational opportunities close to home.
CFB Greenwood — 14 Wing Expansion
Canadian Forces Base Greenwood, located approximately 30 kilometres from Coldbrook, is undergoing a significant expansion that will bring hundreds of new military families to the Annapolis Valley over the coming years.
New Royal Canadian Air Force members and their families will arrive at 14 Wing Greenwood gradually between 2026 and 2028, tied to the arrival of new aircraft fleets. In 2027, deliveries begin for the new CP-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft, replacing the aging CP-140 Aurora fleet and bringing trained operational and maintenance crews to the base. The federal government has announced 200 new on-base housing units for CFB Greenwood to accommodate the growing population.
The arrival of hundreds of new military members and their families will have a positive impact on the Kings County economy, including demand for housing, services, and community facilities throughout the region including Coldbrook.