Annapolis Royal is in an ideal location for starting a business. It provides relief from the hustle and bustle of city life but is well situated for export to Atlantic Canada, the Eastern United States, Ontario and Quebec. We have a diverse and eclectic mix of businesses, all of which complements one another to provide the surrounding area with an ideal shopping destination.

Annapolis Royal provides excellent development opportunities in tourism, a growth industry with very high potential. In addition, there are other very significant opportunities for business development in the area. With the availability of high speed internet, customer services and products can be easily sold anywhere in the world.

Commercial space is available on the main street which provides a direct link to the flow of traffic. There are some undeveloped lands in Town which may be ideal for a variety of business venture.

The Annapolis District Board of Trade meets regularly to discuss the current status and to provide continuous and sustainable business solutions.

For information on relocating your business or starting a new business in Annapolis Royal contact us at admin@annapolisroyal.com and request a relocation kit.

You may also contact the Annapolis District Board of Trade directly at info@tradeannapolis.com for more business information.

“Annapolis Home Hardware has been a successful retail business in Annapolis Royal for the past 25yrs. We feel it is an exciting and wonderful place to reside & do business. The Town's uniqueness provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity to sustain and grow many successful businesses. We continually have had annual growth and look forward to what the future has in store. With the many recent accolades we believe Annapolis Royal is poised for more growth in the future and invite anyone who may be interested in starting a new business or purchasing an existing business to contact us to discuss the retail climate for the area in more detail." Rob Lawrie, Home Hardware

“Annapolis Royal is one of the small towns in the Valley that has a real 'centre of town' feel...there is an attractive blend of places to walk and places to do business” Andrea Service, self employed.

“Annapolis Royal is alive with possibilities! A small town with huge opportunities”. Dave Rob, Annapolis Foodland.

“Come for the rich history and spectacular scenery; stay for the talented artisans and generous community of people” Susan Hebditch, The Bailey House Bed and Breakfast.