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Herring Cove

Nova Scotia, Canada · North America

About Herring Cove

Herring Cove is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Green Acres, 9km from Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.

Herring Cove is a town located in Nova Scotia, Canada. With a population of 2,790, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Herring Cove sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Halifax time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Herring Cove to your route.

About Herring Cove

Herring Cove (2006 pop.: 2,790) is a Canadian suburban and former fishing community in Nova Scotia's Halifax Regional Municipality. It is situated on the eastern shore of the Chebucto Peninsula, 15 km (9.3 mi) south of Downtown Halifax. It is near the western approaches to Halifax Harbour, and can be reached both via

Read more Purcell's Cove along the coastal road and from inland via the Herring Cove Road through Spryfield. There are two schools in Herring Cove, William King Elementary and Herring Cove Junior High. The community is also home to a small variety of small businesses and programs. It is notable as the landing point for several transatlantic communications cables including the fastest connectivity between London, England, and New York City.

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Where is Herring Cove located?

Herring Cove is located in Nova Scotia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 44.5703 latitude, -63.5682 longitude.

What is the population of Herring Cove?

Herring Cove has a population of approximately 2,790 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
2,790
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Timezone
America/Halifax
Coordinates
44.5703, -63.5682

Emergency & Services

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Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Worth the detour from Herring Cove

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

A star-shaped hilltop fortress overlooking Halifax harbour, with costumed soldiers, cannon firings, and panoramic views of the city and waterfront.

9 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Peggy's Cove

An iconic Nova Scotia fishing village with its famous red-and-white lighthouse perched on massive granite boulders pounded by Atlantic waves.

29 km · about 35 min drive

Nearby Destinations

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Green Acres

🇨🇦 Canada

4 km awayPop. 1,140

Thornhill

🇨🇦 Canada

5 km awayPop. 2,188

Spryfield

🇨🇦 Canada

6 km awayPop. 10,118

Williams Lake

🇨🇦 Canada

6 km awayPop. 6,268

Boulderwood

🇨🇦 Canada

6 km awayPop. 1,393

Halifax South End

🇨🇦 Canada

7 km awayPop. 19,922

Shearwater

🇨🇦 Canada

8 km awayPop. 1,550

Schmidtville

🇨🇦 Canada

8 km awayPop. 2,940

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