Middleton is a town located in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Situated on the north bank of the Annapolis River, it occupies a position close to the centre of the Annapolis Valley. This central location within the valley has given the town its well-known nickname, “The Heart of the Valley.”
Location and Geography
The town sits along the north bank of the Annapolis River, a defining geographical feature of the surrounding region. Its placement near the middle of the Annapolis Valley means it is relatively equidistant from communities at either end of the valley, reinforcing its role as a central point within this part of Nova Scotia.
Annapolis County
Middleton falls within Annapolis County, one of Nova Scotia’s historic counties. The county encompasses a broad stretch of the province, and Middleton serves as one of its notable communities. The town’s position along the Annapolis River places it within a landscape that has long been associated with the agricultural character of the Annapolis Valley.
The Heart of the Valley
The nickname “The Heart of the Valley” reflects Middleton’s geographic position within the Annapolis Valley. Sitting close to the centre of this well-known Nova Scotia valley, the town has come to be identified with that central placement. The Annapolis River runs along its southern edge, and the surrounding area is part of the broader valley landscape that defines this region of the province.