Local History

The Town of Lockeport celebrated its Centennial in July of 2007. The area originally known as Ragged Islands was settled in the 1760's by families from New England including the family of Dr. Jonathan Locke, from whom the later name was taken. In the 1800's, the area flourished with its fisheries and trade with the West Indies and even as a vacation destination because of its fine, white sand beaches. Visitors will still find five of the original Locke family homes on South Street as part of Nova Scotia's first provincially registered Heritage Streetscape. The Little School Museum, which dates back to 1845, is also open to tourists throughout the summer months.

 About Lockeport and Area

The Lockeport Loop is one of the few unspoiled areas located on the Lighthouse Route on Nova Scotia's South Shore. The town has a population of approximately 700 people and the pace is that of years gone by. The locals are friendly and always enjoy conversations with our many visitors. The island town is connected to the mainland by the causeway formed by Crescent Beach, and because of its size, all amenities are close at hand and within walking distance of the main parking areas.