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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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Nova Scotia, Canada · North America
Preston is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Lake Echo, 14km from Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.
Preston is a town located in Nova Scotia, Canada. With a population of 3,223, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Preston 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 Preston to your route.
Preston is an area in central Nova Scotia, Canada in the Halifax Regional Municipality, located on Trunk 7. Preston includes the subdivisions of East Preston, North Preston, Lake Major, Cherry Brook and Loon Lake. The definition sometimes extends to include Lake Echo. The population in 2016 was 3,223. This is aRead more
decline from 2006, when Preston had a population of 3,536.
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Preston is located in Nova Scotia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 44.7157 latitude, -63.4342 longitude.
Preston has a population of approximately 3,223 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.
14 km · about 25 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.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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