With rolling hills, tranquil lakes and evergreen trees, New Ross is nestled in the heart of Nova Scotia. This relaxed rural community and its surrounding settlements have an approximate year round population of 1700. New Ross sits inland on Route # 12, half way between Kentville, by the Bay of Fundy and Chester Basin, on the South Shore.

Situated on some of the highest grounds west of Halifax, New Ross's scenic beauty and hilltop views are hard to surpass, especially with the colours of the leaves in the fall season.

New Ross's natural resources not only provide beauty, but are the main economic base as well. Being in such close proximity to Halifax, the Valley and the South Shore, the New Ross area, with its plentiful pristine lakes, is a popular cottage region. In fact, the population doubles in the summer months with part time residents.