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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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
Nova Scotia, Canada · North America
Paper Mill Lake is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Oakmount, 10km from Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.
Paper Mill Lake is a town located in Nova Scotia, Canada. With a population of 1,970, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Paper Mill Lake 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 Paper Mill Lake to your route.
The Acadia Paper Mill was established in Nova Scotia by Anthony Henry Holland sometime between 1817 and 1819. It was the second paper mill in Canada and the first in Atlantic Canada.The mill was built on the Nine Mile River, near Bedford Basin. Early paper makers included two sons-in-law of Holland; John CampbellRead more
and Samuel Courtney.
From 1839 to 1841, Charles Fenerty experimented with wood fibers at this mill. The Canadian inventor produced the first sheet of paper made from wood pulp in North America.
Sometime in the 1860s, the mill was relocated further downstream. On August 20, 1875, the mill was destroyed in a fire, and was never rebuilt.
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Paper Mill Lake is located in Nova Scotia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 44.7097 latitude, -63.6797 longitude.
Paper Mill Lake has a population of approximately 1,970 people, making it a town in Canada.
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A star-shaped hilltop fortress overlooking Halifax harbour, with costumed soldiers, cannon firings, and panoramic views of the city and waterfront.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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An iconic Nova Scotia fishing village with its famous red-and-white lighthouse perched on massive granite boulders pounded by Atlantic waves.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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