Coldbrook is definitely a booming town in the Annapolis Valley. It is conveniently located just off of Highway 101 and on Highway 1 and is a popular service stop because of this. A number of gas stations, restaurants and car dealerships are in the area because of this. As of 2006 the population of Coldbrook was 4499. There is a driving range and mini-put that operates in the summer months, a provincial park, and one of the first companies in the area, Scotian Gold, is still in operation today, and is always a nice stop for ice cream, or to let the kids play in the small playground or to visit their petting zoo.