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Lake Echo

Nova Scotia, Canada · North America

About Lake Echo

Lake Echo is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Preston, 18km from Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.

Lake Echo is a town located in Nova Scotia, Canada. With a population of 2,365, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Lake Echo 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 Lake Echo to your route.

About Lake Echo

Lake Echo is an unincorporated community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Halifax Regional Municipality. The area is mostly residential, with several subdivisions built in the 60's by Faber Construction LTD as well as in the 1980s and 1990s.

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What are the best things to do in Lake Echo?

Lake Echo offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Lake Echo located?

Lake Echo is located in Nova Scotia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 44.7334 latitude, -63.3820 longitude.

What is the population of Lake Echo?

Lake Echo has a population of approximately 2,365 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
2,365
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Timezone
America/Halifax
Coordinates
44.7334, -63.3820

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Canada

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 Lake Echo

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.

18 km · about 20 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.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Lake Echo.

Preston

🇨🇦 Canada

5 km awayPop. 3,223

Mineville

🇨🇦 Canada

5 km awayPop. 1,073

Porters Lake

🇨🇦 Canada

5 km awayPop. 3,716

Lawrencetown

🇨🇦 Canada

8 km awayPop. 3,402

Sunset Acres

🇨🇦 Canada

9 km awayPop. 2,750

Cole Harbour

🇨🇦 Canada

10 km awayPop. 19,096

Forest Hills

🇨🇦 Canada

10 km awayPop. 8,822

Wildwood Lake

🇨🇦 Canada

11 km awayPop. 1,523

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