Hubbards is located on the eastern side of the Aspotogan Peninsula, and along the northern shore of St. Margarets Bay.

As with all those who first settled the east side of the Aspotogan Peninsula, the brothers arrived from across St. Margaret's Bay at French Village, Nova Scotia.

During the Cold War, the Canadian Forces established a naval radio station at Mill Cove in 1967.

Numerous cottages, inns, campgrounds, restaurants and the Shore Club contribute to a healthy summer economy.

Local residents graduating from high school receive bursaries from the trust for post-secondary education.

Shatford Memorial Library, the Hubbards firehall, and supplied funding to churches and other community facilities.