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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.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Nova Scotia, Canada · North America
Russell Lake is worth a stop: 5km from Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.
Russell Lake is a town located in Nova Scotia, Canada. With a population of 2,146, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Russell 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 Russell Lake to your route.
Russell Lake is a small shallow lake in Nova Scotia's Halifax Regional Municipality in the community of Dartmouth. The lake is bounded by the development of Russell Lake West to the west, Woodside to the south, Woodlawn to the north and Portland Estates to the east.
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Russell Lake is located in Nova Scotia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 44.6633 latitude, -63.5276 longitude.
Russell Lake has a population of approximately 2,146 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.
5 km · about 10 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.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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